How to get from Essen to Antwerpen by bus and train?

From Essen to Antwerpen by bus and train

To get from Essen to Antwerpen in Belgium, take the S32 train from Essen station to Hoboken-Polder station. Next, take the 34 bus from Hoboken Van Traynell Avenue station to Hoboken Moretus Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Antwerpen on the Moovit app.

67min
Train - S32
S32
Bus - 3434
Walk to Antwerpen
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken-Polder
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Van Traynell Avenue
    ID 104888
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wijnegem Shopping Center South
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretus Street
    ID 104301
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Antwerpen
    Walk to
    Antwerpen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Antwerpen by bus and train via S32 and 14

To get from Essen to Antwerpen in Belgium, take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp South station. Next, take the 14 bus from Antwerp South Station station to Hoboken Moretus Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Antwerpen on the Moovit app.

77min
Train - S32
S32
Bus - 1414
Walk to Antwerpen
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp South
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp South Station
    ID 104406
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hemiksem Abbey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretus Street
    ID 104301
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Antwerpen
    Walk to
    Antwerpen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Antwerpen

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Antwerpen, Belgium is approximately 40.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Antwerpen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Essen to Antwerpen

To check the bus and train schedule from Essen to Antwerpen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essen) and destination (Antwerpen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Antwerpen by bus and train via S32 and 14

To get from Essen to Antwerpen in Belgium, take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp South station. Next, take the 14 bus from Antwerp South Station station to Hoboken Moretus Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Antwerpen on the Moovit app.

77min
Train - S32
S32
Bus - 1414
Walk to Antwerpen
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp South
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp South Station
    ID 104406
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hemiksem Abbey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Moretus Street
    ID 104301
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Antwerpen
    Walk to
    Antwerpen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line S32, Bus line Hoboken Polderstad - Wilrijk - UZA - Mortsel - Wijnegem.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Train line S32, Bus line 14.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Hoboken-Polder station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hoboken-Polder station near Antwerpen in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Antwerpen in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Antwerpen in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Hoboken-Polder stop, which is closest to Antwerpen in Belgium.

  • When is the first train from Essen to Antwerpen in Belgium?

    The first train from Essen to Antwerpen in Belgium is Essen - Puurs. It leaves the Essen station at 6:31 AM.

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