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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 an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The journey is about 7m faster (45m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 vs $40). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Antwerp to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Essen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:39 AM 0h34 Antwerp 10:13 AM Essen $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:39 AM 0h34 Antwerp 10:13 AM Essen $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:39 AM 0h34 Antwerp 10:13 AM Essen $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:39 PM 0h34 Antwerp 5:13 PM Essen $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:20 PM 0h35 Antwerp 1:55 PM Essen $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:39 AM 0h34 Antwerp 9:13 AM Essen $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Essen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Essen station.
- Travel with Regional, Intercity, SNCB | BUS to go to Essen by train.
- 29 direct trains per day with Regional, Intercity.
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