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

The cheapest way to get from Brunssum to Essen is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brunssum to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Brunssum and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brunssum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brunssum, Koutenveld and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Heerlen, Station Heerlen and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Brunssum and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brunssum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and Neuss Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Brunssum to Essen?

The distance between Brunssum and Essen is 135 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brunssum to Essen without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Brunssum to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brunssum to Essen bus from?

Brunssum to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen, Station Heerlen.

Where do I catch the Brunssum to Essen train from?

Brunssum to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.

Train or bus from Brunssum to Essen?

The best way to get from Brunssum to Essen is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Brunssum to Essen bus arrive?

Brunssum to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Where does the Brunssum to Essen train arrive?

Brunssum to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Neuss Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brunssum to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brunssum to Essen is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Brunssum to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

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There are 4 ways to get from Brunssum to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 53m
Drive 109.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brunssum to Essencar 109.3 km
1h 15m
€20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
3h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 8m
€23–100

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Distance: 134.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Brunssum, Koutenveld to Essen Hbf via Heerlen, Station Heerlen, Heerlen, Herzogenrath, and Neuss Hbf in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brunssum, Koutenveld to Südviertel, Essen via Heerlen, Station Heerlen, Aachen, Bushof, and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 3h 52m.

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