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

From Essen to Grobbendonk by bus and train

To get from Essen to Grobbendonk 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 X42 bus from Herentals Station Platform 3 station to Grobbendonk Beech Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Grobbendonk on the Moovit app.

107min
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X42X42
Walk to Grobbendonk
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
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Turnhout
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herentals
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Herentals Station Platform 3
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X42X42
    Wait for bus
    X42
    Antwerp Roosevelt Platform A2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grobbendonk Beech Avenue
    ID 106464
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Grobbendonk
    Walk to
    Grobbendonk
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Grobbendonk by bus and train via S32 and X42

To get from Essen to Grobbendonk in Belgium, take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp Central station. Next, take the X42 bus from Antwerp Central Station Platform 1 station to Grobbendonk Beech Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Grobbendonk on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - S32
S32
Bus - X42X42
Walk to Grobbendonk
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
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 1
    ID 108005
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X42X42
    Wait for bus
    X42
    Herentals Station Drop-off
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grobbendonk Beech Avenue
    ID 106465
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Grobbendonk
    Walk to
    Grobbendonk
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Grobbendonk

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Grobbendonk, Belgium is approximately 72.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Grobbendonk 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 Grobbendonk

To check the bus and train schedule from Essen to Grobbendonk using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essen) and destination (Grobbendonk), 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 Grobbendonk by bus and train via S32 and X42

To get from Essen to Grobbendonk in Belgium, take the S32 train from Essen station to Antwerp Central station. Next, take the X42 bus from Antwerp Central Station Platform 1 station to Grobbendonk Beech Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Grobbendonk on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - S32
S32
Bus - X42X42
Walk to Grobbendonk
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
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerp Central Station Platform 1
    ID 108005
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X42X42
    Wait for bus
    X42
    Herentals Station Drop-off
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grobbendonk Beech Avenue
    ID 106465
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Grobbendonk
    Walk to
    Grobbendonk
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Train line S32, Train line Antwerp Central - Turnhout, Bus line Express Bus Herentals - Grobbendonk - Massenhoven - Antwerp.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Train line S32, Bus line Express Bus Antwerp - Massenhoven - Grobbendonk - Herentals.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Grobbendonk 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 Grobbendonk in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Grobbendonk in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

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

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