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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Essen | Antwerp (Berchem) | Cheapest | ||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Antwerpen-Berchem | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Essen | Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Antwerp Rooseveltplaats | No tags | ||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Antwerp Rooseveltplaats | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Antwerp
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Antwerp. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 15,516, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Essen and Antwerp
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Antwerp
- A
Antwerpen-Berchem
Binnensingel 189, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium - B
Crowne Plaza
Gerard le Grellelaan 10, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium - C
Borsbeeksebrug
Central Railway Station Bernhem, in front of old post, Borsbeeksebrug 32, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium - D
Antwerpen
Koningin Astridplein 38, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium - E
Antwerpen - Centraal
Pelikaanstraat 15-29, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium - F
Berchem Station
Vleminckstraat 7, 2000 Stadhuis-Sint-Jacob-Hessenhuis, Belgium
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Antwerp by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Antwerp?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Antwerp start from CLP 15,516. The average price for this route is around CLP 22,427. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Antwerp?
The average bus trip duration from Essen to Antwerp is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 113 miles (182 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Antwerp route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Antwerp?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Antwerp at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Antwerp?
A bus trip from Essen to Antwerp generates an estimated 4.543699999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Antwerp?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12926 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Antwerp?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Essen to Antwerp?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Antwerp?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Antwerp was searched and found on Oct 9, 2026 with a price of CLP 13,763To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Antwerp, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CLP 13,763 to CLP 58,757 for a bus ticket from Essen to Antwerp based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 14,294 which is on 2026-10-11.
