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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Antwerpen-Berchem | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Antwerp | Essen | No tags | |||||
| Antwerp Rooseveltplaats | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Antwerpen-Berchem | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Antwerpen P+R Luchtbal | Essen | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Antwerp to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Antwerp and Essen?
Stops in Antwerp
- ABinnensingel 189, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium
- BGerard le Grellelaan 10, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
- CCentral Railway Station Bernhem, in front of old post, Borsbeeksebrug 32, 2600 Antwerpen, Belgium
- DKoningin Astridplein 38, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
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Antwerpen - Centraal
Pelikaanstraat 15-29, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium - F
Berchem Station
Vleminckstraat 7, 2000 Stadhuis-Sint-Jacob-Hessenhuis, Belgium
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Antwerp to Essen by bus
How much does a bus ticket from Antwerp to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Antwerp to Essen starts at R 382. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Antwerp to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Antwerp to Essen?
The average travel time between Antwerp and Essen is around 8h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 184 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Antwerp and Essen?
The number of buses from Antwerp to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Antwerp to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Antwerp to Essen?
When taking the bus from Antwerp to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Antwerp to Essen?
Buses travelling between Antwerp and Essen leave from Antwerpen-Berchem or Crowne Plaza and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Antwerp to Essen was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of R 520To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Antwerp to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 520 to R 978 for a bus ticket from Antwerp to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 520, which is on 2025-11-30.
Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
