What is the cheapest way to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen is to bus and line 85 bus which costs €24 - €30 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen?

The fastest way to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen station. However, there are services departing from 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg and arriving at Essen central train station via Druten, Tijdelijk Busstation and Nijmegen Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen. However, there are services departing from 's-Hertogenbosch and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen?

The distance between 's-Hertogenbosch and Essen is 170 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.

How do I travel from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h and costs €17 - €65.

How long does it take to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen bus from?

's-Hertogenbosch to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg station.

Where do I catch the 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train from?

's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from 's-Hertogenbosch station.

Train or bus from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen?

The best way to get from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h and costs €17 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus, which costs €24 - €30 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen bus arrive?

's-Hertogenbosch to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Druten, Busstation.

Where does the 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train arrive?

's-Hertogenbosch to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essen.

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's-Hertogenbosch to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 85 bus

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

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Train via Arnhem
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1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h
€18–61
Bus, line 85 bus
1. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg to Druten, Busstationbus 165
2. Take the bus from Druten, Tijdelijk Busstation to Nijmegen, Centraal Stationbus 85 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
4h 33m
€24–29
Drive 142.6 km
1. Drive from 's-Hertogenbosch to Essencar 142.6 km
1h 34m
€27–38
Train, fly
1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 24m
€147–359
Train
1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 51m
€20–75
Train #2
1. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 18m

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Distance: 170 km
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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. 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 33m.

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