| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anvers-Central Anvers-Central | Start | 00:10:00 |
| 2 | Anvers-Est Anvers-Est | 00:12:00 | 00:12:00 |
| 3 | Anvers-Dam Anvers-Dam | 00:15:00 | 00:15:00 |
| 4 | Anvers-Luchtbal Anvers-Luchtbal | 00:18:00 | 00:18:00 |
| 5 | Anvers-Noorderdokken Anvers-Noorderdokken | 00:21:00 | 00:21:00 |
| 6 | Ekeren Ekeren | 00:24:00 | 00:25:00 |
| 7 | Sint-Mariaburg Sint-Mariaburg | 00:27:00 | 00:27:00 |
| 8 | Kapellen Kapellen | 00:30:00 | 00:31:00 |
| 9 | Heide Heide | 00:36:00 | 00:37:00 |
| 10 | Kijkuit Kijkuit | 00:40:00 | 00:40:00 |
| 11 | Kalmthout Kalmthout | 00:42:00 | 00:43:00 |
| 12 | Wildert Wildert | 00:47:00 | 00:47:00 |
| 13 | Essen Essen | 00:51:00 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Belgium railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Anvers-Central -- Essen (Train No. L) is a intercity express operated by Belgium Railways on the Belgium national rail network. The service runs between Anvers-Central and Essen, taking approximately 0h 41m for the full end-to-end journey. As a intercity express, it is a scheduled intercity service calling only at major stations along its corridor.
Anvers-Central -- Essen runs on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri, with the timetable above showing the scheduled departure time at each intermediate stop. The full route includes 13 stops with a total scheduled time of 0h 41m, averaging out to approximately 5 minutes between consecutive stations once dwell time is taken into account. Major intermediate stops along the route include Anvers-Est, Anvers-Dam, Anvers-Luchtbal, Anvers-Noorderdokken, providing passenger interchange points with regional and local services where available.
Anvers-Central -- Essen typically offers multiple travel classes ranging from economy through to premium options including air-conditioned coaches and where applicable sleeper berths for overnight travel. Current class availability and published fares are best confirmed through the official Belgium Railways booking platform on the day of booking.
On the day of travel, arrive at the originating station at least 30–45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This gives time to locate the correct platform (platform number is announced on station information displays 20–60 minutes before departure), find your reserved coach (coach numbers are marked along the platform edge at major stations), and board with your luggage. Always cross-check the platform number against your e-ticket or seat reservation before boarding — multiple trains can depart within a short window from adjacent platforms during peak periods.
This Anvers-Central -- Essen page is part of the TrainsTracking Belgium timetable collection covering passenger rail services across the Belgium Railways network. Schedule data is verified daily against the official operator timetable, and fare information reflects the most recent published tariff. TrainsTracking is an information platform and does not process bookings or payments — all ticket purchases are completed directly through the official Belgium Railways platform. For real-time delay information, platform changes, and same-day cancellations, always check station displays or the official operator app immediately before travel.
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Anvers-Central -- Essen departs at 00:10:00 and arrives at the final destination at 00:51:00. The total scheduled journey time is approximately 0h 41m. Times use the official Belgium timetable and are local times at each stop. Always verify with Belgium Railways on the day of travel as schedules can change due to engineering work or seasonal adjustments.
Ticket prices for Anvers-Central -- Essen vary by travel class, booking date, and seat availability. Check # for current published fares and class options.
Tickets for Anvers-Central -- Essen are sold through official website, the official Belgium Railways booking platform. Online booking opens between 30 and 180 days before departure depending on operator. Book in advance for the cheapest available fares. Tickets can also be purchased at station booking offices during opening hours, typically 08:00–20:00 daily.
Anvers-Central -- Essen makes 13 scheduled stops along its route. The journey starts at Anvers-Central and ends at Essen. Major intermediate stops include Anvers-Est, Anvers-Dam, Anvers-Luchtbal, Anvers-Noorderdokken, Ekeren. The full stop sequence with arrival and departure times is shown in the table above.
Anvers-Central -- Essen running days are shown in the hero section at the top of this page (badges indicate which days of the week the train operates). Some long-distance services run daily while others operate only on specific days (typically weekday-only or weekend-only). Operating days can change with the annual timetable revision (usually December) so verify current running days with Belgium Railways before booking, particularly for trips planned more than 6 months ahead.
Yes, official website typically accepts international debit and credit cards from major card networks. Some operators require a local phone number for SMS confirmation — check the booking requirements before starting your reservation. Booking platforms display fares in the local currency of the operator.
Anvers-Central -- Essen typically offers multiple travel classes from economy through to premium options. Current class availability is best checked through official website at the time of booking.
Platform numbers are not pre-published — they are announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early at the originating station to check the platform allocation displays. At larger stations, platform numbers can also be viewed on the operator's app. If the train is delayed or rescheduled, the platform may change at short notice — always verify against station displays immediately before boarding.