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How to get fromEssen Hbf to De Eftelingby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain train Sprinter / ...
    3h 40m
    €24–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Eindhoven Stationbus bus 023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to De Eftelingbus bus N93
    4h 16m
    €13–23

  3. Drive  161.6 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to De Eftelingcar car 161.6 km
    1h 50m
    €30–44

  4. Train, line 301 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain train
    2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train 78
    3. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus bus 301 / ...
    4h 26m
    €29–102

  5. Train, line 301 bus via Venlo

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train
    4. Take the bus from 's-Hertogenbosch, Centraal Station to Kaatsheuvel, Eftelingbus bus 301 / ...
    4h 45m
    €35–78

Essen Hbf to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot

Calendar329Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to De Efteling via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to De Efteling via Eindhoven Station and De Efteling in around 4h 16m.

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