There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas by bus, train (Eurostar), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Essen central train station to AntwerpN1387
4h 28m€19–50Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-BerchemIc / ...
4h 38m€57–178Drive 221 km
- Drive from Essen to Sint-Niklaas221 km
2h 18m€35–50Bus via Duisburg central train station
- Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to AntwerpN1328 / ...
4h 58m€28–57Train via Liège
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsTha
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
- Take the train from Louvain to Saint-NicolasL / ...
5h 11m€32–200
Essen to Sint-Niklaas by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sint-Niklaas. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Saint-Nicolas via Koeln Hbf, Brussels-Nord and Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Essen and Sint-Niklaas is 230 km. The road distance is 221 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €19 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas, including transfers.
Essen to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €19 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 4h 38m.
Essen to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sint-Niklaas is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Essen to Sint-Niklaas.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium?
FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp once daily. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Saint-Nicolas via Koeln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, and Anvers-Berchem in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €50–70
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- 1st Class
- €9–13
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
Train from Louvain to Saint-Nicolas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €11–13
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Duisburg central train station to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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