How to get from Lokeren to Essen by train?

From Lokeren to Essen by train

To get from Lokeren to Essen in Belgium, take the IC train from Lokeren station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, take the S32 train from Anvers-Berchem station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Lokeren

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lokeren
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lokeren to Essen by train via S34 and S32

To get from Lokeren to Essen in Belgium, take the S34 train from Lokeren station to Anvers-Central station. Next, take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - S34
S34
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Lokeren

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lokeren
  • 2
    Train - S34S34
    Wait for train
    S34
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lokeren to Essen

The distance between Lokeren, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 65.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lokeren 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 Lokeren

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

Bus stations close to Lokeren:

  • Lokeren Station
  • Lokeren Station Perron 1
  • Lokeren Station Perron 2

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

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

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Alternative route from Lokeren to Essen by train via S34 and S32

To get from Lokeren to Essen in Belgium, take the S34 train from Lokeren station to Anvers-Central station. Next, take the S32 train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - S34
S34
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Lokeren

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lokeren
  • 2
    Train - S34S34
    Wait for train
    S34
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line S32.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Train line S34, Train line S32.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Lokeren to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Anvers-Berchem station near Essen in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Lokeren and Essen in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Lokeren in Belgium.

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

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

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