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

From Essen to Mortsel by bus and train

To get from Essen to Mortsel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Bus bus from Essen station to Antwerp North Docks station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the IC train from Antwerp Central station to Mortsel-Oude God station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mortsel on the Moovit app.

137min
Bus - BusBus
Train - S32
S32
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essen
  • 2
    Bus - BusBus
    Wait for bus
    Bus
    Antwerp North Docks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp North Docks
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels South
  • 7
    Ride to train station Mortsel-Oude God
    Ride to train station
    Mortsel-Oude God
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essen to Mortsel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Essen to Mortsel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the Bus bus from Essen station to Antwerp North Docks station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the 15 light rail from Antwerp Diamond Metro station to Mortsel Old God Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mortsel on the Moovit app.

138min
Bus - BusBus
Train - S32
S32
Light Rail - 15
15
Walk to Mortsel
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essen
  • 2
    Bus - BusBus
    Wait for bus
    Bus
    Antwerp North Docks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp North Docks
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp Diamond Metro
    ID 103378
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 15
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Boechout Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mortsel Old God Station
    ID 108835
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mortsel
    Walk to
    Mortsel
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Mortsel

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Mortsel, Belgium is approximately 33.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Mortsel 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 Mortsel

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

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From Essen to Mortsel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Essen to Mortsel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the Bus bus from Essen station to Antwerp North Docks station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S32 train and finally take the 15 light rail from Antwerp Diamond Metro station to Mortsel Old God Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mortsel on the Moovit app.

138min
Bus - BusBus
Train - S32
S32
Light Rail - 15
15
Walk to Mortsel
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essen
  • 2
    Bus - BusBus
    Wait for bus
    Bus
    Antwerp North Docks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Antwerp North Docks
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - S32S32
    Wait for train
    S32
    Puurs
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Antwerp Central
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Antwerp Diamond Metro
    ID 103378
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 15
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Boechout Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mortsel Old God Station
    ID 108835
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mortsel
    Walk to
    Mortsel
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line Bus, Train line Antwerp Noorderdokken - Puurs, Train line Antwerp Central - Brussels South.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line Bus, Train line Antwerp Noorderdokken - Puurs, Light Rail line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essen and Mortsel in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essen to Mortsel in Belgium?

    The Bus bus line goes from Antwerp North Docks station near Essen to Antwerp North Docks station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Antwerp North Docks station near Mortsel in Belgium.

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Mortsel in Belgium by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essen to get to Mortsel in Belgium?

    Get on the Bus bus from the Antwerp North Docks stop near Essen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essen and Mortsel in Belgium?

    Get off the bus at the Antwerp North Docks station, which is closest to Mortsel in Belgium.

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