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Trip Summary
There are 31 daily trains from Antwerp to Essen. Traveling by train from Antwerp to Essen usually takes around 4 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 35m |
| Lowest price | £48.82 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
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:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 29 | 4h 55m | £67.10 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 13 | 4h 39m | £62.45 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Antwerp to Essen start from £49, 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
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 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain 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 centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
Train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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