How to get from Mortsel to Essen by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the 15 light rail from Mortsel Station Oude God station to Berchem Driekoningen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 15
15
Bus - 2121
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Mortsel Station Oude God
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mortsel Station Oude God
    ID 108830
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 15
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Antwerpen Regatta Perron 4
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Berchem Driekoningen
    ID 102075
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Driekoningen
    ID 102889
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Antwerpen Roosevelt Perron B3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 21
    ID 101267
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium, take the 51 bus from Mortsel Floralaan station to Berchem Station Perron 2 station. Next, take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Mortsel Floralaan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mortsel Floralaan
    ID 102335
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Berchem Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 2
    ID 102112
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    42 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 35.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mortsel to Essen by bus, light rail and 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
  • Mortsel-Deurnesteenweg
  • Mortsel-Liersesteenweg

Bus stations close to Mortsel:

  • Mortsel Station Oude God
  • Mortsel Floralaan
  • Mortsel Kerkstraat
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:

  • Essen
  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk
  • Essen Station
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium, take the 51 bus from Mortsel Floralaan station to Berchem Station Perron 2 station. Next, take the IC train from Anvers-Berchem station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Mortsel Floralaan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mortsel Floralaan
    ID 102335
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Berchem Station Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 2
    ID 102112
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    230 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 21, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium?

    The 15 light rail line goes from Mortsel Station Oude God station near Mortsel to Antwerpen Regatta Perron 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Antwerpen Regatta Perron 4 station near Essen in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Mortsel to Essen in Belgium by light rail, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mortsel and Essen in Belgium by light rail, bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 15 light rail from the Mortsel Station Oude God station near Mortsel in Belgium.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Antwerpen Regatta Perron 4 station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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