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Antwerp to Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 31 daily train trips available from Antwerp to Essen. Traveling by train from Antwerp to Essen usually takes 4 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance114 mi (183 km)
Fastest train3h 35m
Lowest price$85.14
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Antwerp to Essen?

2 train services operate from Antwerp to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 29 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn294h 55m$117.04
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company134h 39m$108.93
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Antwerp to Essen start from $85, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Antwerp leaves from Hoboken-Polder and 5 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Antwerp to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Antwerp to Essen

The distance between Antwerp and Essen is approximately 114 miles, or 183 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Antwerp to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Antwerp at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 31 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Antwerp.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Antwerp?

Main departure station: Antwerpen-Berchem

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Antwerp where you can board the train.

All train stations in Antwerp:

  • Antwerpen-Berchem

  • en-Luchtbal

  • Hoboken-Polder

  • en-Noorderdokken

  • Ekeren

  • Sint-Mariaburg

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

Train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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