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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sittard is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sittard is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sittard?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Sittard. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Maastricht via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Sittard?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sittard. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Sittard via Viersen, Venlo and Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Sittard?

The distance between Essen and Sittard is 126 km. The road distance is 110.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Sittard without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €25 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Essen to Sittard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sittard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Sittard train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Sittard?

The best way to get from Essen to Sittard is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €25 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €26 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Sittard bus arrive?

Essen to Sittard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Essen to Sittard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Sittard?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sittard is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Essen to Sittard.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Sittard?

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Essen to Sittard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Roermondtrain
2h 37m
€25–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus 1304 / ...
2h 50m
€13–26
Drive 110.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Sittardcar 110.8 km
1h 12m
€21–30
Train, bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
3. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Odasingelbus Sb3
2h 44m
€23–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bftrain Rb33
2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Odasingelbus Sb3
2h 50m
€22–82

Essen to Sittard by train

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Distance: 125.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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