What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is to bus which costs €25 - €30 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

The fastest way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to 's-Hertogenbosch. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg via Nijmegen, Centraal Station and Druten, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at 's-Hertogenbosch via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

The distance between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch is 170 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.

How do I travel from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 37m and costs €17 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch bus from?

Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train from?

Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

The best way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 37m and costs €17 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €30 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch bus arrive?

Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train arrive?

Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch?

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Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch by train, bus, or car

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Train via Arnhem
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1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Sprinter / ...
2h 37m
€18–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Druten, Busstation to 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthensewegbus 165
3h 35m
€25–30
Drive 140.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to 's-Hertogenboschcar 140.5 km
1h 36m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
3h 18m
€19–68

Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch by train

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Distance: 169.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthenseweg via Nijmegen Centraal Station, Nijmegen, Centraal Station, Druten, Tijdelijk Busstation, and Druten, Busstation in around 3h 35m.

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