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How to get from's-Hertogenbosch to Essenby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Arnhem

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    1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 5m
    €18–61

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg to Druten, Busstationbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus bus 037
    4h 23m
    €24–30

  3. Drive  142.6 km

    1. Drive from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essencar car 142.6 km
    1h 34m
    €27–38

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3h 27m
    €157–369

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain train
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2h 55m
    €22–70

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain train 77
    3h 30m
    €18–58

's-Hertogenbosch to Essen by train

Calendar157Weekly Trains
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg to Essen central train station via Druten, Busstation, Druten, Tijdelijk Busstation, Nijmegen, Centraal Station, and Nijmegen Centraal Station in around 4h 23m.

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