What is the cheapest way to get from Best to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Best to Essen is to line 9 bus and bus which costs €12 - €21 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Best to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Best to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Best and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Best station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Best, Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Best and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Best to Essen. However, there are services departing from Best and arriving at Essen Hbf via Eindhoven Centraal, Venlo and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Best to Essen?

The distance between Best and Essen is 163 km. The road distance is 127.4 km.

How do I travel from Best to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Best to Essen without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 55m and costs €20 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Best to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Best to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Best to Essen bus from?

Best to Essen bus services, operated by Bravo, depart from Best, Station.

Where do I catch the Best to Essen train from?

Best to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven Centraal station.

Train or bus from Best to Essen?

The best way to get from Best to Essen is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 55m and costs €20 - €80. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Best to Essen bus arrive?

Best to Essen bus services, operated by Bravo, arrive at Eindhoven, Station.

Where does the Best to Essen train arrive?

Best to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Best to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Best to Essen is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Best to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Best to Essen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Best to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 55m
€20–77
Line 9 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Best, Station to Eindhoven, Stationbus 9
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
3h 38m
€13–20
Drive 127.4 km
1. Drive from Best to Essencar 127.4 km
1h 30m
€24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 57m
€18–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Gelsenkirchenbus N1361
5h 24m
€19–26

Best to Essen by train

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Distance: 163.1 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Best, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Best to Essen Hbf via Eindhoven Centraal, Venlo, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Best, Station to Essen central train station via Eindhoven, Station and Eindhoven Station in around 3h 38m.

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