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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brüggen is to drive which costs €11 - €16 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brüggen is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brüggen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Brüggen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brüggen Roermonder Straße via MG Hbf /Europaplatz and Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Brüggen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brüggen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Viersen Boisheim Bf via Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Essen to Brüggen?

The distance between Essen and Brüggen is 85 km. The road distance is 77.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Brüggen without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Essen to Brüggen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brüggen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Brüggen train from?

Essen to Brüggen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Brüggen?

The best way to get from Essen to Brüggen is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €12 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 013 bus, which costs and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Brüggen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Brüggen train arrive?

Essen to Brüggen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Viersen Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Brüggen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brüggen is 77 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Essen to Brüggen.

Where can I stay near Brüggen?

There are 817+ hotels available in Brüggen.

Essen to Brüggen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 013 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Viersen Bahnhof to Brüggen, Kreuzherrenplatzbus Sb88
2h 33m
Drive 77.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Brüggencar 77.5 km
46 min
€11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2h 33m
€12–53
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Brüggentaxi 77.5 km
46 min
€230–280
Bus, line 013 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1304
2. Take the bus from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirchebus 013 / ...
2h 50m

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Distance: 85.3 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Brüggen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 41 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Brüggen Roermonder Straße via Mönchengladbach central train station, MG Hbf /Europaplatz, and Schwalmtal Waldniel Kirche in around 2h 50m.

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