What is the best way to travel from Antwerp to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Essen from Antwerp. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Antwerp?
You can reach Essen with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus3h 40m012:30AntwerpBerchem Coach Station16:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 26/07/2025 12:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus5h 5m007:40AntwerpVan Stralenstraat12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 26/07/2025 07:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m014:00Antwerp16:20Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 14:00:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus5h 5m007:40AntwerpVan Stralenstraat12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 07:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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BlaBlaCar Bus8h 15m011:30AntwerpNoorderdokken19:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus3h 40m012:30AntwerpBerchem Coach Station16:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 12:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 18m000:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station09:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 00:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 37m019:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station23:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 19:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 47m019:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station23:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 19:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 18m007:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station11:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 07:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 11:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus5h 5m007:40AntwerpVan Stralenstraat12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 07:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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FlixBus3h 40m012:30AntwerpBerchem Coach Station16:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 12:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar Bus8h 15m011:30AntwerpNoorderdokken19:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m007:30Antwerp10:20Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 07:30:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 16m000:05AntwerpLuchtbal09:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Luchtbal, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 00:05:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 11m005:10AntwerpBerchem Train Station09:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 05:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 54m018:46AntwerpLuchtbal23:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Luchtbal, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 18:46:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 4m018:46AntwerpLuchtbal23:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Luchtbal, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 18:46:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 4m
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Cheapest Trains Thursday
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 01/08/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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BlaBlaCar Bus9h 20m023:20AntwerpPlantinkaai08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Plantinkaai, Antwerp (Belgium) at 01/08/2025 23:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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What are the fastest trips from Antwerp to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Antwerp in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus3h 40m012:30AntwerpBerchem Coach Station16:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 26/07/2025 12:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus5h 5m007:40AntwerpVan Stralenstraat12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 26/07/2025 07:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m014:00Antwerp16:20Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 14:00:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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FlixBus3h 40m012:30AntwerpBerchem Coach Station16:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 12:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus5h 5m007:40AntwerpVan Stralenstraat12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 07:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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BlaBlaCar Bus8h 0m000:40AntwerpPlantinkaai08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Plantinkaai, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 00:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 18m007:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station11:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 07:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 11:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 37m019:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station23:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 19:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 47m019:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station23:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 19:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 18m000:03AntwerpBerchem Train Station09:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 27/07/2025 00:03:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 18m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m007:30Antwerp10:20Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 07:30:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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FlixBus3h 40m012:30AntwerpBerchem Coach Station16:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 12:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus5h 5m007:40AntwerpVan Stralenstraat12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 07:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
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BlaBlaCar Bus8h 15m011:30AntwerpNoorderdokken19:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) at 29/07/2025 11:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 29/07/2025 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 11m005:10AntwerpBerchem Train Station09:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 05:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 09:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 30m019:10AntwerpBerchem Train Station23:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Berchem Train Station, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 19:10:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 54m018:46AntwerpLuchtbal23:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Luchtbal, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 18:46:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 4m018:46AntwerpLuchtbal23:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Luchtbal, Antwerp (Belgium) at 31/07/2025 18:46:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 31/07/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 4m
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FlixBus3h 55m013:40Brussels AirportBrussels Airport17:35EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Brussels Airport, Brussels Airport (Belgium) at 01/08/2025 13:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 01/08/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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BlaBlaCar Bus9h 20m023:20AntwerpPlantinkaai08:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Plantinkaai, Antwerp (Belgium) at 01/08/2025 23:20:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 02/08/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Antwerp to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Antwerp and Essen?
In Antwerp, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Van Stralenstraat or Berchem Coach Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Antwerp? With 5 connections between 4 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Antwerp and Essen, you can pay as low as £13 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 2h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Antwerp and Essen are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar Bus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Antwerp and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Deurne or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Antwerp Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Antwerp to Essen?
The most popular companies between Antwerp and Essen, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar Bus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Antwerp to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Antwerp to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Antwerp to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Antwerp?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Essen from Antwerp.
How far is Essen from Antwerp?
The distance between Antwerp and Essen is 183.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Antwerp and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 45 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Antwerp to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Antwerp and to Essen
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