How to get from Alken to Essen by train?

By train

To get from Alken to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Alken station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Alken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alken
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Blankenberge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    47 min
  • 6
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alken to Essen

The distance between Alken, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 139.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alken to Essen 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 Alken

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

Bus stations close to Alken:

  • Alken Station
  • Alken Steenweg
  • Alken Kruispunt

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Sint-Jozef.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Jozef
  • Essen Kloosterstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line S32.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Blankenberge station near Alken to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Essen station near Essen in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Alken and Essen in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Blankenberge station near Alken in Belgium.

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

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

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