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

The cheapest way to get from Eindhoven to Essen is to bus which costs €10 - €19 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eindhoven to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Eindhoven and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eindhoven Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Eindhoven and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Eindhoven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Eindhoven to Essen?

The distance between Eindhoven and Essen is 121 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Eindhoven to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €10 - €19.

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

The bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Eindhoven to Essen bus from?

Eindhoven to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eindhoven Station.

Where do I catch the Eindhoven to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Eindhoven to Essen?

The best way to get from Eindhoven to Essen is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €10 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €70 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Eindhoven to Essen bus arrive?

Eindhoven to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Eindhoven to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eindhoven to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Eindhoven to Essen is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Eindhoven to Essen.

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

Book your Eindhoven to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Eindhoven to Essen?

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 3 ways to get from Eindhoven to Essen by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
2h 5m
€10–19
Train
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
2h 8m
€18–69
Drive 116.4 km
1. Drive from Eindhoven to Essencar 116.4 km
1h 20m
€21–30

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Distance: 121.3 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eindhoven Centraal to Essen Hbf via Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 8m.

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