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How to get fromEssen to Utrechtby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via 's-Hertogenbosch

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    1. Take the train from Roosendaal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
    2h 18m
    €14–28

  2. Line 67 bus, line 72 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen Bibliotheek to Kapellen Dorpbus bus 67
    2. Take the bus from Kapellen Dorp to Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2bus bus 72 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Utrechtbus bus
    4h 12m
    €14–19

  3. Drive  101 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Utrechtcar car 101 km
    1h 18m
    €19–27

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Dordrechttrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the train from Dordrecht to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
    2h 55m
    €20–40

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train European Sleeper
    3h 19m
    €17–37

Essen to Utrecht by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Utrecht, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen to Utrecht Centraal via Roosendaal and 's-Hertogenbosch in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Bibliotheek to Utrecht via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2, and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 4h 12m.

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