1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
1 h 33 m
Trains on 13 Sept
33
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Antwerp will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
To travel from Essen to Antwerp you need to make at least one change.
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13224Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 27 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Antwerp:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Essen to Antwerp costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 52m.
The journey is about 1m faster (52m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly £24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£6 vs £30). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Antwerp trains for today, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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70258+ 13231 | 16:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 18:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70258+ 13231 | 16:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 18:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70258+ 13231 | 16:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 18:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70258+ 13232 | 17:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 19:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70258+ 13232 | 17:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 19:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70258+ 13232 | 17:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 19:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70259+ 13233 | 18:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 20:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70259+ 13233 | 18:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 20:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70259+ 13233 | 18:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 20:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70259+ 13234 | 19:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 21:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70259+ 13234 | 19:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 21:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70259+ 13234 | 19:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 21:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70259+ 13237 | 22:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 0:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70259+ 13237 · 1996 | 22:37 Essen station | 2h25 | 1:02 Antwerp-Berchem | 2 changes | |
70259+ 13237+ 1826 | 22:37 Essen station | 6h39 | 5:16 Antwerp-South | 2 changes | |
70257+ 13220 | 5:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 7:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70257+ 13220 | 5:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 7:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70257+ 13220 | 5:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 7:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70257+ 13221 | 6:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 8:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70257+ 13221 | 6:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 8:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70257+ 13221 | 6:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 8:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70257+ 13222 | 7:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 9:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70257+ 13222 | 7:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 9:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70257+ 13222 | 7:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 9:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70258+ 13223 | 8:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 10:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70258+ 13223 | 8:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 10:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70258+ 13223 | 8:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 10:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70258+ 13224 | 9:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 11:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70258+ 13224 | 9:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 11:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70258+ 13224 | 9:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 11:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70258+ 13225 | 10:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 12:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70258+ 13225 | 10:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 12:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
70258+ 13225 | 10:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 12:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70258+ 13226 | 11:37 Essen station | 1h40 | 13:17 Antwerp-Berchem | 1 change | |
70258+ 13226 | 11:37 Essen station | 1h45 | 13:22 Antwerp-South | 1 change | |
70258+ 13226 | 11:37 Essen station | 1h33 | 13:10 Antwerp-Central | 1 change | |
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Trains from Essen to Antwerp run on average 20 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 35m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Antwerp — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Antwerp trip today.
Antwerp’s leading fine arts museum presents Flemish masters, modern art and a landmark restored building.
Rubens’s former home and studio explores the painter’s life, art and network in a historic city residence.
A museum on Antwerp’s port, trade and global links, with varied exhibitions and a rooftop view over the city.
A grand 19th-century station admired for its vast hall, ironwork and stone detailing; a key arrival point and sight.
A broad riverside route and renewed quays area, ideal for walking, skyline views and watching life on the Scheldt.
A narrow historic lane lined with small almshouses and a chapel, offering a quiet glimpse of old Antwerp.
A flaky Antwerp biscuit or pastry scented with butter and almonds, often shaped by hand. It is a long-standing local speciality strongly tied to the city’s baking tradition.
A deep amber abbey-style beer from Antwerp, brewed since the early 20th century. It is one of the city’s signature drinks and a staple in local cafés.
A rich beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark Belgian beer and bread. It is a classic Flemish comfort dish commonly eaten across Antwerp.
Elegant dining room focused on refined Belgian cooking and seafood, with a polished but welcoming atmosphere close to the Scheldt.
Traditional Belgian brasserie serving mussels, meat stews and seasonal classics in an old-world dining room popular in the historic centre.
Historic café and restaurant known for De Koninck beer, classic Flemish dishes and a lively traditional Antwerp atmosphere near the cathedral.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Antwerpen-Centraal -> Grote Markt, Antwerp
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Antwerp by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Essen to Antwerp trains use the Essen to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Essen and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Essen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Essen.
ATMs are available at Essen.
Available at Essen: Parking.
Available at Essen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen.
Wildert is 3 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Wildert has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wildert.
ATMs are available at Wildert.
Available at Wildert: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wildert.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
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Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
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