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

The cheapest way to get from Brüggen to Essen is to train which costs €7 - €28 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brüggen to Essen is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Brüggen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brüggen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Brüggen Roermonder Straße and arriving at Essen central train station via Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirche and Mönchengladbach central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brüggen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brüggen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Viersen Boisheim Bf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Brüggen to Essen?

The distance between Brüggen and Essen is 85 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Brüggen to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Brüggen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brüggen to Essen bus from?

Brüggen to Essen bus services, operated by NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH, depart from Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirche station.

Where do I catch the Brüggen to Essen train from?

Brüggen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Viersen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Brüggen to Essen?

The best way to get from Brüggen to Essen is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €7 - €28. Alternatively, you can line 013 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Brüggen to Essen bus arrive?

Brüggen to Essen bus services, operated by NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH, arrive at MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.

Where does the Brüggen to Essen train arrive?

Brüggen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brüggen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brüggen to Essen is 79 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Brüggen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2769+ hotels available in Essen.

Brüggen to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 013 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brüggen to Essen by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brüggen, Kreuzherrenplatz to Viersen Bahnhofbus Sb88
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 8m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 19m
€7–27
Drive 78.6 km
1. Drive from Brüggen to Essencar 78.6 km
47 min
€15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brüggen to Essentaxi 78.6 km
47 min
€230–290
Line 013 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirche to MG Hbf /Europaplatzbus 013 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Essen central train stationbus 1304
3h 25m

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Distance: 85.3 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Brüggen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 44 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brüggen Roermonder Straße to Essen central train station via Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirche, MG Hbf /Europaplatz, and Mönchengladbach central train station in around 3h 25m.

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