How far is Essen from Antwerp?

Essen and Antwerp are 114 miles (184 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Antwerp?

Most of the buses traveling from Essen to Antwerp leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Antwerpen-Berchem. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Antwerp?

Once in Antwerp, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are FOMU | Fotomuseum, Saint Paul’s Church, Cathedral of Our Lady, Museum Plantin-Moretus and Horse and carriage.

Bus Essen to Antwerp from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Essen to Antwerp on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 35m	9:05pm	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Essen	7h 55m	5:50pm	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Essen	7h 50m	5:50pm	Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 15m	9:35pm	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 35m	7:45am	Antwerp Rooseveltplaats	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Antwerp

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Antwerp. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $58	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $184	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $26	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Antwerp?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Antwerp

A
Antwerpen-Berchem
Binnensingel 189, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium
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B
Crowne Plaza
Gerard le Grellelaan 10, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
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C
Borsbeeksebrug
Central Railway Station Bernhem, in front of old post, Borsbeeksebrug 32, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium
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D
Antwerpen
Koningin Astridplein 38, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
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E
Antwerpen - Centraal
Pelikaanstraat 15-29, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
F
Berchem Station
Vleminckstraat 7, 2000 Stadhuis-Sint-Jacob-Hessenhuis, Belgium

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,403 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

BE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Antwerp by bus

How far is Essen from Antwerp?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Antwerp?
What are the best sights and things to do in Antwerp?