Trains tickets from Antwerp to Essen

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Compare 3 ways to go from Antwerp to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $94Average Duration8h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$95 - $139Average Duration4h 13m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$21 - $34Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Antwerp to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Antwerp to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$104
Average train trip duration4h 13m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:36am
Distance113 miles (182 km)
Latest train departure7:49pm

Frequently asked questions for your trip Antwerp - Essen

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Antwerp to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Antwerp and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Essen to Antwerp

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