How to get from Mortsel to Essen by train?

By train

To get from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium, take the IC train from Mortsel-Oude God 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 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Train - IC
IC
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Mortsel-Oude God

Step by Step

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

Alternative route by train via S1 and S32

To get from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium, take the S1 train from Mortsel-Oude God 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 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Train - S1
S1
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Mortsel-Oude God

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mortsel
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 5
    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 Mortsel to Essen

The distance between Mortsel, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 33.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mortsel 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 Mortsel

Mortsel is located at Mortsel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Mortsel Station Oude God.

Train stations close to Mortsel:

  • Mortsel-Deurnesteenweg
  • Mortsel
  • Mortsel-Liersesteenweg

Bus stations close to Mortsel:

  • Mortsel Station Oude God
  • Mortsel Kerkstraat
  • Mortsel Floralaan

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert
  • Essen

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Heemhuis
  • Essen Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via S1 and S32

To get from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium, take the S1 train from Mortsel-Oude God 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 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Train - S1
S1
Train - S32
S32
Leaves from Mortsel-Oude God

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mortsel
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Roosendaal (Nl)
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line S32.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line S32.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Mortsel and Essen in Belgium by train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

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

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