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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Antwerp to Essen
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Antwerp to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Essen will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 8 buses that leave Antwerp for Essen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Antwerp to Essen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £272.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price | £557 Average Price |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Antwerp to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Essen coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:30 Antwerp | 3h40 | 14:10 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:40 Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 5h05 | 11:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 09:50 Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 5h02 | 14:52 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Antwerp to Essen
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Buses from Antwerp to Essen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 183 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Antwerp to EssenYou can travel by bus between Antwerp to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Antwerp to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Essen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats), which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp and Essen
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- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station, near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 17, 30, 34, 36, 38, 39 Train: Antwerp Central Station
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