How to get from Essen to Geel by bus and train?

From Essen to Geel by bus and train

To get from Essen to Geel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 51A bus from Geel Station Platform 7 station to Geel Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geel on the Moovit app.

186min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 51A51A
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geel
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geel Station Platform 7
    ID 109667
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Mechelen Station Platform 11
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Geel Hospital
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Hospital
    ID 108977
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Geel by bus and train via S32, EC and 51A

To get from Essen to Geel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 51A bus from Mechelen Station Platform 11 station to Geel Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geel on the Moovit app.

183min
Train - S32
S32
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 51A51A
Walk to Geel
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Brussels South
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 11
    ID 108056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Geel Station Platform 7
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Hospital
    ID 108978
    114 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geel
    Walk to
    Geel
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Geel

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Geel, Belgium is approximately 75.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Geel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Essen to Geel

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Geel by bus and train via S32, EC and 51A

To get from Essen to Geel in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the 51A bus from Mechelen Station Platform 11 station to Geel Hospital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geel on the Moovit app.

183min
Train - S32
S32
Train - EC
EC
Bus - 51A51A
Walk to Geel
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Brussels South
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mechelen
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechelen Station Platform 11
    ID 108056
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 51A51A
    Wait for bus
    51A
    Geel Station Platform 7
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Hospital
    ID 108978
    114 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geel
    Walk to
    Geel
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line 51A.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line Brussels South - Rotterdam Central (NL), Bus line 51A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

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

    The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Antwerp Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Antwerp Central station near Geel in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Geel in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Geel in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the S32 train from the Puurs station near Essen in Belgium.

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

    Get off the train at the Antwerp Central stop, which is closest to Geel in Belgium.

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