How to get from Essen to Aarschot by train?

From Essen to Aarschot by train

To get from Essen to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Kapellen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - S32
S32
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Kapellen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kapellen
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Anvers-Berchem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Louvain
  • 7
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Aarschot by train via S32, S32 and L

To get from Essen to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Kapellen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the L train from Anvers-Central station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - S32
S32
Train - S32
S32
Train - L
L
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Kapellen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kapellen
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Anvers-Berchem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 7
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Belgium.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Essen to Aarschot

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Aarschot, Belgium is approximately 69.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Aarschot by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Essen

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Aarschot, Belgium

Aarschot is located at Aarschot, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Aarschot Station Perron 9.

Train stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot
  • Begijnendijk
  • Langdorp

Bus stations close to Aarschot:

  • Aarschot Station Perron 9
  • Aarschot Station Perron 8
  • Aarschot Kerk

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Aarschot by train via S32, S32 and L

To get from Essen to Aarschot in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S32 train from Essen station to Kapellen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the L train from Anvers-Central station to Aarschot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - S32
S32
Train - S32
S32
Train - L
L
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Kapellen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kapellen
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Anvers-Berchem
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Louvain
  • 7
    Ride to train station Aarschot
    Ride to train station
    Aarschot
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Aarschot?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line S32, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Aarschot?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line S32, Bus line S32, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Aarschot in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Aarschot in Belgium?

    The S32 train line goes from Kapellen station near Essen to Kapellen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kapellen station near Aarschot in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Aarschot in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Essen and Aarschot in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Aarschot in Belgium?

    Get on the S32 train from the Kapellen station near Essen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Aarschot in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Kapellen station, which is closest to Aarschot in Belgium.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More