What is the cheapest way to get from De Efteling to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from De Efteling to Essen is to bus which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from De Efteling to Essen?

The fastest way to get from De Efteling to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between De Efteling and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from De Efteling to Essen station. However, there are services departing from De Efteling and arriving at Essen central train station via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between De Efteling and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from De Efteling to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tilburg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from De Efteling to Essen?

The distance between De Efteling and Essen is 208 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.

How do I travel from De Efteling to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from De Efteling to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €24 - €75.

How long does it take to get from De Efteling to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from De Efteling to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the De Efteling to Essen bus from?

De Efteling to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from De Efteling station.

Where do I catch the De Efteling to Essen train from?

De Efteling to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Tilburg station.

Train or bus from De Efteling to Essen?

The best way to get from De Efteling to Essen is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €24 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the De Efteling to Essen bus arrive?

De Efteling to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the De Efteling to Essen train arrive?

De Efteling to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from De Efteling to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between De Efteling to Essen is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from De Efteling to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from De Efteling to Essen?

Book your De Efteling to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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De Efteling to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 301 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from De Efteling to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 36m
€24–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from De Efteling to Eindhoven Stationbus N93
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
4h 16m
€12–21
Drive 163.8 km
1. Drive from De Efteling to Essencar 163.8 km
1h 48m
€31–44
Line 301 bus, train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Kaatsheuvel, Efteling to 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Stationbus 301 / ...
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h 9m
€29–80
Line 301 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kaatsheuvel, Efteling to 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Stationbus 301 / ...
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 12m
€27–84

De Efteling to Essen by foot and bus

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Distance: 208.3 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between De Efteling, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from De Efteling to Essen Hbf via Kaatsheuvel, Horst, Tilburg, Centraal Station, Tilburg, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from De Efteling to Essen central train station via De Efteling and Eindhoven Station in around 4h 16m.

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