How to get from Zwijndrecht to Essen by light rail and train?

From Zwijndrecht to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Zwijndrecht to Essen in Belgium, take the 3 light rail from Zwijndrecht Dorp station to Antwerpen Astrid Metro station. Next, take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 3
3
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zwijndrecht Dorp

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Zwijndrecht Dorp
    ID 104416
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Merksem P+R Merksem Perron 2
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Astrid Metro
    ID 103369
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Zwijndrecht to Essen by bus, light rail and train

To get from Zwijndrecht to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 821 bus from Zwijndrecht Dorp station to Antwerpen Halewijn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 light rail and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 821821
Light Rail - 15
15
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zwijndrecht Dorp

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwijndrecht Dorp
    ID 205284
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 821821
    Wait for bus
    821
    Antwerpen Van Eedenplein
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerpen Halewijn
    ID 104108
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerpen Halewijn
    ID 102727
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 15
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Boechout P+R Boechout
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron A
    ID 103378
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zwijndrecht to Essen

The distance between Zwijndrecht, Belgium and Essen, Belgium is approximately 35.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zwijndrecht to Essen by 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 Zwijndrecht

Zwijndrecht is located at Zwijndrecht, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Zwijndrecht Dorp.

Train stations close to Zwijndrecht:

  • Zwijndrecht

Bus stations close to Zwijndrecht:

  • Zwijndrecht Dorp
  • Zwijndrecht Regenbooglaan
  • Zwijndrecht Van Goey

Public transit stations close to Essen, Belgium

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

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert
  • Essen

Bus stations close to Essen:

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

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From Zwijndrecht to Essen by bus, light rail and train

To get from Zwijndrecht to Essen in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 821 bus from Zwijndrecht Dorp station to Antwerpen Halewijn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 light rail and finally take the IC train from Anvers-Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 821821
Light Rail - 15
15
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zwijndrecht Dorp

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwijndrecht Dorp
    ID 205284
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 821821
    Wait for bus
    821
    Antwerpen Van Eedenplein
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerpen Halewijn
    ID 104108
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerpen Halewijn
    ID 102727
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 15
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Boechout P+R Boechout
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerpen Diamant Metro Perron A
    ID 103378
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anvers-Central
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Essen
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essen
    Ride to train station
    Essen
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Light Rail line 3, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 821, Light Rail line 15, Train line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

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

    The 3 light rail line goes from Zwijndrecht Dorp station near Zwijndrecht to Merksem P+R Merksem Perron 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Merksem P+R Merksem Perron 2 station near Essen in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Zwijndrecht and Essen in Belgium by light rail and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 3 light rail from the Zwijndrecht Dorp station near Zwijndrecht in Belgium.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Merksem P+R Merksem Perron 2 station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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