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How to get fromEssen to Valkenburgby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Valkenburg by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Düsseldorf

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Valkenburgtrain train S43
    2h 36m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus bus N1314 / ...
    2h 57m
    €15–24

  3. Drive 124.3 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Valkenburgcar car 124.3 km
    1h 30m
    €23–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain train Rb33
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Valkenburgtrain train S43
    2h 39m
    €23–97

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  • Distance: 140.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Valkenburg, Limburg, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Valkenburg via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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