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 Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 32A bus from Geel Station Perron 9 station to Geel Ziekenhuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Train - S32
S32
Train - L
L
Bus - 32A32A
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
    Anvers-Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - LL
    Wait for train
    L
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geel
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geel Station Perron 9
    ID 108969
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32A32A
    Wait for bus
    32A
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Geel Ziekenhuis
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Ziekenhuis
    ID 108977
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Geel by bus and train via S32, IC and 32A

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 Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 32A bus from Geel Station Perron 9 station to Geel Ziekenhuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 32A32A
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
    Anvers-Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geel
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geel Station Perron 9
    ID 108969
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32A32A
    Wait for bus
    32A
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Geel Ziekenhuis
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Ziekenhuis
    ID 108977
    3 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 74.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 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.

Public transit stations close to Essen

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

Public transit stations close to Geel, Belgium

Geel is located at Geel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Geel Sint-Dimpnaplein.

Train stations close to Geel:

  • Geel

Bus stations close to Geel:

  • Geel Sint-Dimpnaplein
  • Geel P. Van Neylenstraat
  • Geel Nieuwstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Geel by bus and train via S32, IC and 32A

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 Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 32A bus from Geel Station Perron 9 station to Geel Ziekenhuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 32A32A
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
    Anvers-Central
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geel
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geel Station Perron 9
    ID 108969
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 32A32A
    Wait for bus
    32A
    Leuven Station Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Geel Ziekenhuis
    Ride to bus station
    Geel Ziekenhuis
    ID 108977
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line L, Bus line 32A.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line IC, Bus line 32A.

  • 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 2 hr 37 min.

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

    The S32 train line goes from Puurs station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-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 2 hr 37 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 Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Geel in Belgium.

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