What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Sint-Niklaas?

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 Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

The distance between Essen and Sint-Niklaas is 229 km. The road distance is 221 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Sint-Niklaas without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €21 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sint-Niklaas train from?

Essen to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

The best way to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Arnhem, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Sint-Niklaas train arrive?

Essen to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sint-Niklaas is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Essen to Sint-Niklaas.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Sint-Niklaas?

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Where can I stay near Sint-Niklaas?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Sint-Niklaas.

Essen to Sint-Niklaas - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Sint-Niklaas by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to AntwerpN1387
4h 28m
€21–40
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
4h 42m
€54–118
Drive 221 km
1. Drive from Essen to Sint-Niklaas221 km
2h 18m
€34–50
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
4h 45m
€67–130
Train via Welkenraedt
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
3. Take the train from Louvain to Saint-NicolasL
5h 43m
€38–130

Essen to Sint-Niklaas by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Antwerp 6 times a week. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Saint-Nicolas via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 42m.

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