Day trip from Essen to Anderlecht
Anderlecht lies 200 km (125 mi) west of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 200 km (125 mi) apart, Anderlecht is a realistic day trip from Essen: about 3 h 16 min each way by road.
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| Essen | Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Belgium |
| Population | 593,085 | 160,553 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 1070 |
What changes when you arrive in Anderlecht
Crossing from Germany into Belgium: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Anderlecht
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Staying in Anderlecht
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Common questions
How far is Anderlecht from Essen?
200 km (125 mi) in a straight line, west of Essen; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Anderlecht by road?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Anderlecht?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Anderlecht?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.