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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Essen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Breda central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Essen to Essen?

The distance between Essen and Essen is 246 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Essen without a car is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 3h 28m and costs €26 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Essen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Essen bus from?

Essen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Breda central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Essen?

The best way to get from Essen to Essen is to train via Oberhausen Hbf which takes 3h 28m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Essen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Essen to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Train via Oberhausen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 28m
€27–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023
4h 42m
€18–32
Drive 201.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Essencar 201.2 km
2h 22m
€37–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 2m
€154–392
Train
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
4h 35m
€27–70

Essen to Essen by train

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen to Essen Hbf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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