The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Essen
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Essen will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Antwerp for Essen on Wed, Jun 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:39 AM0h34Antwerp10:13 AMEssen$41One-way0 transfers
4:39 PM0h34Antwerp5:13 PMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM0h35Antwerp1:55 PMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
8:50 AM0h38Antwerp9:28 AMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
8:39 AM0h34Antwerp9:13 AMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
4:39 PM0h34Antwerp5:13 PMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
9:39 AM0h34Antwerp10:13 AMEssen$41One-way0 transfers
8:39 AM0h34Antwerp9:13 AMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM0h35Antwerp1:55 PMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
8:50 AM0h38Antwerp9:28 AMEssen$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Essen:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Antwerp to Essen costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 2m faster (50m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regional, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Antwerp to Essen train times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Essen trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2358 | 9:20 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h35 | 9:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2007 | 9:32 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h41 | 10:13 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2559 | 9:37 AM Antwerp-South | 0h51 | 10:28 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2007 | 9:39 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h34 | 10:13 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2559 | 9:43 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 10:28 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2559 | 9:50 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h38 | 10:28 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2359 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 0h48 | 10:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2359 | 10:13 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h42 | 10:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2359 | 10:20 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h35 | 10:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2008 | 10:32 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h41 | 11:13 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2560 | 10:37 AM Antwerp-South | 0h51 | 11:28 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2008 | 10:39 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h34 | 11:13 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2560 | 10:43 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 11:28 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2560 | 10:50 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h38 | 11:28 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2360 | 11:07 AM Antwerp-South | 0h48 | 11:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2360 | 11:13 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h42 | 11:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2360 | 11:20 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h35 | 11:55 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2009 | 11:32 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h41 | 12:13 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2561 | 11:37 AM Antwerp-South | 0h51 | 12:28 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2009 | 11:39 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h34 | 12:13 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2561 | 11:43 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 12:28 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2561 | 11:50 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h38 | 12:28 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2020 | 10:32 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h41 | 11:13 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2572 | 10:37 PM Antwerp-South | 0h51 | 11:28 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2020 | 10:39 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h34 | 11:13 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2572 | 10:43 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 0h45 | 11:28 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2572 | 10:50 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h38 | 11:28 PM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2573 | 11:37 PM Antwerp-South | 1h11 | 12:48 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2573 | 11:43 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h05 | 12:48 AM Essen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1822+ 2573 | 11:43 PM Antwerp-South | 1h05 | 12:48 AM Essen station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Essen
Trains from Antwerp to Essen run on average 21 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Regional, Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB from Antwerp to Essen trainsRegional, Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB trains will get you between Antwerp and Essen from $4 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurostar
Regional
SNCB | BUS
SNCB
FAQs: Trains from Antwerp to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Essen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Antwerp to Essen
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
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