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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Essen to Antwerp:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Antwerp costing on average $86.
A bus is $234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Antwerp costing on average $255.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Flight takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Antwerp
How to get from Essen to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
511227:50 AM3h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 511227:50 AM3h55Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:45 AMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1800 · KL170512:25 PM2h15Dusseldorf Airport2:40 PMBrussels Airport$3211One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Bus RE1 · 10118 · 20070 · IC 35409:12 AM4h04Essen1:16 PMAntwerp-Central$771One-way5 transfers
- Bus RE1 · 10114 · 20068 · IC 35368:12 AM4h04Essen12:16 PMAntwerp-Central$771One-way5 transfers
- S2 · IC 2007 · ICE 220 · IC 20328:53 AM4h23Essen Hbf1:16 PMAntwerp-Central$1041One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus2:55 PM5h00Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:55 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM3h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)4:45 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM4h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:45 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$261One-way1 transfer
- KL1804 · KL17076:15 PM4h00Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3211One-way1 transfer
- KL1802 · KL17072:30 PM7h45Dusseldorf Airport10:15 PMBrussels Airport$3211One-way1 transfer
LX1017 · LX7809:50 AM4h25Dusseldorf Airport2:15 PMBrussels Airport$3941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Antwerp:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Antwerp costing on average $86.
A bus is $623 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Antwerp costing on average $643.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Antwerp as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Antwerp by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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