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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Roermondtrain train
    2h 39m
    €25–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Roermondbus bus 380
    3h 53m
    €13–20

  3. Drive  110.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Sittardcar car 110.8 km
    1h 12m
    €21–30

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bftrain train Rb33
    2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Odasingelbus bus Sb3
    2h 50m
    €22–84

  5. Train, bus via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Parallelwegbus bus Sb3
    3h 33m

Essen to Sittard by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sittard, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sittard via Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Roermond in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Roermond 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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