What is the best way to travel from Essen to Antwerp?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Antwerp from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Antwerp from Essen?
You can reach Antwerp with just £10 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus, 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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Deutsche Bahn5h 10m019:46EssenCentral Station00:56AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 19:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 16/09/2026 00:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 11m012:46EssenCentral Station16:57AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 12:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 15/09/2026 16:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 9m017:46EssenCentral Station22:55AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 17:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 15/09/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 9m007:46EssenCentral Station12:55AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 07:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 15/09/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn10h 17m019:46EssenCentral Station06:03AntwerpSouth0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 19:46:00 to South, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 18/09/2026 06:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 19m007:46EssenCentral Station13:05AntwerpSouth0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 07:46:00 to South, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 17/09/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 17m017:46EssenCentral Station23:03AntwerpSouth0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 17:46:00 to South, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 17/09/2026 23:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 17m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 18/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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BlaBlaCar Bus11h 5m009:55EssenCentral Station21:00AntwerpNoorderdokken0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/09/2026 09:55:00 to Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 18/09/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus5h 0m014:55EssenCentral Station19:55AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 14:55:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus3h 50m012:55EssenCentral Station16:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 12:55:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 45m003:00EssenCentral Station07:45AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 03:00:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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BlaBlaCar Bus11h 5m009:55EssenCentral Station21:00AntwerpNoorderdokken0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 09:55:00 to Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus5h 0m014:55EssenCentral Station19:55AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 14:55:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus3h 50m012:55EssenCentral Station16:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 12:55:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus4h 45m003:00EssenCentral Station07:45AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 03:00:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 28m004:35Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport09:03AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 20/09/2026 04:35:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 29m004:34Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport09:03AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 20/09/2026 04:34:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 12m020:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport01:02AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 20/09/2026 20:50:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 21/09/2026 01:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 21/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Essen to Antwerp?
You can get to Antwerp from Essen in just 3h 50m with a Bus from FlixBus. 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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Deutsche Bahn4h 11m012:46EssenCentral Station16:57AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 12:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 15/09/2026 16:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 9m017:46EssenCentral Station22:55AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 17:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 15/09/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 9m007:46EssenCentral Station12:55AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 07:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 15/09/2026 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 10m019:46EssenCentral Station00:56AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 15/09/2026 19:46:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 16/09/2026 00:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 17m017:46EssenCentral Station23:03AntwerpSouth0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 17:46:00 to South, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 17/09/2026 23:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 17m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 19m007:46EssenCentral Station13:05AntwerpSouth0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 07:46:00 to South, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 17/09/2026 13:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 17m019:46EssenCentral Station06:03AntwerpSouth0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 17/09/2026 19:46:00 to South, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 18/09/2026 06:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 17m
Fastest Trains Thursday
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 18/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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BlaBlaCar Bus11h 5m009:55EssenCentral Station21:00AntwerpNoorderdokken0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 18/09/2026 09:55:00 to Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 18/09/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus3h 50m012:55EssenCentral Station16:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 12:55:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus4h 45m003:00EssenCentral Station07:45AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 03:00:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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FlixBus5h 0m014:55EssenCentral Station19:55AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 14:55:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus11h 5m009:55EssenCentral Station21:00AntwerpNoorderdokken0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 19/09/2026 09:55:00 to Noorderdokken, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 19/09/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus3h 50m012:55EssenCentral Station16:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 12:55:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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FlixBus4h 45m003:00EssenCentral Station07:45AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 03:00:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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FlixBus5h 0m014:55EssenCentral Station19:55AntwerpVan Stralenstraat0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 20/09/2026 14:55:00 to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 12m020:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport01:02AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 20/09/2026 20:50:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 21/09/2026 01:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 12m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 28m004:35Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport09:03AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 20/09/2026 04:35:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 29m004:34Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport09:03AntwerpCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 20/09/2026 04:34:00 to Central Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 20/09/2026 09:03:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Trains Sunday
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BlaBlaCar Bus3h 55m007:50EssenCentral Station11:45AntwerpBerchem Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 21/09/2026 07:50:00 to Berchem Coach Station, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 21/09/2026 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Essen to Antwerp
What are the most popular stations in Essen and Antwerp?
In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Hafenstr. Bus Stop or Freiheit Bus Stop, while in Antwerp you will be arriving at Noorderdokken, Van Stralenstraat or Central Bus Station, 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 Antwerp from Essen? With 4 connections between 3 Bus and Train 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 Essen and Antwerp, you can pay as low as £10 with a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.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 Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Antwerp in just 3h 50m.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 Essen and Antwerp are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus, 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 Essen and Antwerp 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 Gelsenkirchen or to Deurne, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Antwerp 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 Essen to Antwerp?
The most popular companies between Essen and Antwerp, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Antwerp
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Antwerp. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Essen to Antwerp
How can I reach Antwerp from Essen?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Antwerp from Essen.
How far is Antwerp from Essen?
The distance between Essen and Antwerp is 183.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Antwerp?
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 Essen to Antwerp?
You can get to Antwerp with just £10 by taking a Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Antwerp?
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 Antwerp in just 3h 50m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Essen and to Antwerp
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Antwerp. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
