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How to get to Antwerp from Essen

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Compare train and coach for Essen to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Essen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 £9, and a train costs an average of £51.

Distance: 183 km

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£23

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£59

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4h 52m

Average total duration

4h 22m

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3h 47m

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3h 17m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Essen to Antwerp

How to get to Antwerp from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Essen to Antwerp is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:555h10
Essen
16:05Antwerp
£171One-way
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FlixBus
10:555h10
Essen
16:05Antwerp
£171One-way
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FlixBus
10:003h20
Essen
13:20Antwerp
£201One-way
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FlixBus
19:408h25
Essen
04:05Antwerp
£191One-way
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FlixBus
15:006h35
Essen
21:35Antwerp
£201One-way
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FlixBus
01:005h25
Essen
06:25Antwerp
£211One-way
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FAQs: Essen to Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Antwerp.

FAQs

You can get to Antwerp from Essen 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Antwerp from Essen is by taking a coach, which costs on average £13.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Antwerp:

Taking a coach costs £28 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £41.

The fastest way from Essen to Antwerp is by coach with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Antwerp that take longer:

Getting to Antwerp by train takes 3 h 31 min on average.

Antwerp is approximately 113 miles away from Essen.

The average frequency per day from Essen to Antwerp is:

  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • 9 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Essen to Antwerp as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Essen to Antwerp:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Antwerp:

    • You can take a coach from Essen to Antwerp with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for £13 with FlixBus from Essen to Antwerp.
    • You can travel to Antwerp from Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £41 with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Antwerp.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Antwerp with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 2 direct coaches a day to Antwerp with FlixBus.

    Direct services to Antwerp tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Essen to Antwerp? Many Omio customers who go from Essen to Antwerp usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London or Rotterdam. If you're looking to explore Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, London or Rotterdam from Antwerp, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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