There are 4 ways to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch by train, bus, or car
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Train via Arnhem
best- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Sprinter / ...
2h 37m€18–55Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
- Take the bus from Druten, Busstation to 's-Hertogenbosch, Orthensewegbus 165
3h 35m€25–30Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Essen to 's-Hertogenboschcar 140.5 km
1h 36m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Re42 / ...
- Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to 's-Hertogenboschtrain Ice
3h 18m€19–68
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is to bus which costs €25 - €30 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €25 - €40.
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.
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.
The distance between Essen and 's-Hertogenbosch is 170 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
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.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch, including transfers.
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
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.
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.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to 's-Hertogenbosch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.
Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Essen to 's-Hertogenbosch.
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