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Antwerp, Belgium → Essen, Germany

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Two ways to Travel from Antwerp to Essen

Composite routes from Antwerp to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 51 min
Car
197 km.
from $10
Other
1 h 51 min
Rideshare
197 km.
from $7.49

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$22.83
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$44.57

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$70.65
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.57–$92.39

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$45.65–$51.09
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$32.61

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to bus which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Essen - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Essen?

The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 203 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Essen?

The bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen - Bus Station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen bus from?

Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Essen train from?

Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train or bus from Antwerp to Essen?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Essen is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen bus arrive?

Antwerp to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Essen - Bus Station.

Where does the Antwerp to Essen train arrive?

Antwerp to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Essen is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Antwerp to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Essen?

Book your Antwerp to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Antwerp to Essen?

Book your Antwerp to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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