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How to get from Essen to Antwerp?

Planning to travel to Essen from Antwerp and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Essen to Antwerp, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Essen and Antwerp, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

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

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Essen to Antwerp, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Essen Antwerp trip.

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

Bus tickets from Essen to Antwerp

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 tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Essen Antwerp train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Essen Antwerp

Carpooling from Essen to Antwerp is perfect if you want to travel to Antwerp in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Essen or Antwerp.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Essen to Antwerp transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Essen Antwerp Travel Information

Departure city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Antwerp
Belgium
Distance
114 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by carpooling and bus
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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 transportation options like 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 in a few clicks the tickets between Essen and Antwerp that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like 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 different ways to travel between Essen and Antwerp

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Essen to Antwerp?
Price The price of bus tickets from Essen to Antwerp are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Antwerp (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Comfort Essen-Antwerp buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Essen to Antwerp?
Accessibility The train stations in Essen or Antwerp are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Cost Essen Antwerp train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Essen to Antwerp?
Economical A carpool from Essen to Antwerp is often the most economical way to travel.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Essen and 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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Departure stations in Essen

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 bus 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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Bus Essen Antwerp

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Essen-Antwerp varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Essen-Antwerp bus prices 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 bus departures to Antwerp, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Most buses between Essen and Antwerp are new and offer on-board power outlets 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 train fares between Essen and Antwerp, it is recommended to book in advance, be flexible with time schedules and compare train fares with Vivanoda.

Of course passengers can 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 and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

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 transportation between Essen and Antwerp.

Train companies between Essen and 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 transportation modes between Essen and Antwerp, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Essen to Antwerp depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Essen-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 being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Essen Antwerp

Blablacar
Blablacar
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