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How to get from Essen to Antwerp?

Are you planning to travel to Antwerp from Essen and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Essen to Antwerp, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Essen and Antwerp, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (SNCB-NMBS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS, Thalys, Blablabus or FlixBus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Essen and Antwerp, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Essen Antwerp trip.

For your trip from Essen to Antwerp, you have several transport options

Essen to Antwerp bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Essen to Antwerp, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Essen to Antwerp train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Essen Antwerp train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Essen Antwerp

Carpooling between Essen and Antwerp is perfect if you want to travel to Antwerp in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Essen or Antwerp.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Essen to Antwerp transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Essen Antwerp

City of departure
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Antwerp
Belgium
Distance
114 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by carpooling and coach
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Plan your trip from Essen to Antwerp easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Essen to Antwerp easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Essen and Antwerp that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as SNCB-NMBS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS, Thalys, Blablabus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Essen and Antwerp with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Essen and Antwerp

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Essen to Antwerp?
Prices Coach tickets from Essen to Antwerp are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Antwerp (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travellers.
Comfort Essen-Antwerp buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Essen to Antwerp?
Accessibility Train stations in Essen or Antwerp are located in the city centre, making it easy to use other means of transport to reach the city centre.
Cost Essen Antwerp train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Essen to Antwerp?
Economical Carpooling from Essen to Antwerp is often the most economical way to travel.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool from Essen to Antwerp can be tricky, especially if you plan ahead. Most carpools are only available a few days or weeks before departure.

Where to start from in Essen? Where do I arrive in Antwerp?

Essen departure bus stations

Essen
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Essen Departure Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen West
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen Stadtwald
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Essen Süd
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Eiberg
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Essen-Hügel
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Essen-Werden
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None
None

Antwerp arrival coach stations

Antwerp
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Platinkaai - Antwerpen
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Antwerp (Berchem)
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Antwerp
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Antwerp (P+R Luchtbal)
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Antwerp Arrival Stations

Antwerp Berchem
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Antwerp Central
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Mortsel
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Mortsel Deurnesteenweg
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coach Essen Antwerp

The average price of a bus ticket for the Essen-Antwerp route varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all coach prices from Essen to Antwerp on Vivanoda.

The frequency of departures to Essen from Antwerp varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Antwerp, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Most buses between Essen and Antwerp are new and usually have on-board power sockets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

Bus companies Essen Antwerp

Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
Eurolines
Eurolines
IC Bus
IC Bus
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Trains Essen Antwerp

To get the best deals on train tickets between Essen and Antwerp, it is recommended to book in advance, be flexible with the timetable and compare the ticket prices with Vivanoda.

Passengers can of course take luggage with them on the train from Essen to Antwerp. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take with you and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable, as space inside the train is often limited.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Essen to Antwerp. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Essen and Antwerp.

Train companies from Essen to Antwerp

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS
Nederlandse Spoorwegen NS
Thalys
Thalys
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ÖBB
ÖBB
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
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Carpool Essen Antwerp

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transport modes between Essen and Antwerp, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pick-up locations.

The average cost of a carpool from Essen to Antwerp depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Essen to Antwerp, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Essen to Antwerp depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Essen Antwerp

Blablacar
Blablacar
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