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 Village station to Antwerp Astrid Metro station. Next, take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The light rail and train schedule from Zwijndrecht may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

65min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 3
3
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zwijndrecht Village

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  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Zwijndrecht Village
    ID 104416
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Astrid Metro
    ID 103369
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp 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 84 bus from Zwijndrecht Village station to Antwerp Halewijn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 light rail and finally take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The light rail and train schedule from Zwijndrecht may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8484
Light Rail - 9
9
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zwijndrecht Village

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwijndrecht Village
    ID 205284
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Antwerp Van Eeden Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp Halewijn
    ID 104108
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp Halewijn
    ID 102727
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 9
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Diamond Metro Platform A
    ID 103378
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp 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 65 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Zwijndrecht to Essen

To check the light rail and train schedule from Zwijndrecht to Essen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zwijndrecht) and destination (Essen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail 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 light rail and train schedules.

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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 84 bus from Zwijndrecht Village station to Antwerp Halewijn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 light rail and finally take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The light rail and train schedule from Zwijndrecht may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8484
Light Rail - 9
9
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zwijndrecht Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwijndrecht Village
    ID 205284
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Antwerp Van Eeden Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp Halewijn
    ID 104108
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp Halewijn
    ID 102727
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 9
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Berchem Keerlus Groenenhoek
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Antwerp Diamond Metro Platform A
    ID 103378
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Antwerp 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 65 minutes, using Light Rail line 3, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line Kieldrecht - Vrasene - Beveren - Antwerp L.O., Light Rail line 9, 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 5 min.

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

    The 3 light rail line goes from Zwijndrecht Village station near Zwijndrecht to Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Merksem P+R Merksem Platform 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 5 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 Village 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 Platform 2 station, which is closest to Essen in Belgium.

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