What is the cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

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

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Heerlen and Essen Hbf is 121 km. The road distance is 113.3 km.

How do I travel from Heerlen to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 6m and costs €20 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Essen Hbf bus from?

Heerlen to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen, Zandweg station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Essen Hbf train from?

Heerlen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 6m and costs €20 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Heerlen to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Heerlen to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Where does the Heerlen to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Heerlen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Moenchengladbach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Essen Hbf is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Heerlen to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Heerlen to Essen Hbf - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf by train, bus, or car

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Train via Viersen
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1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 6m
€20–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
3h 1m
Drive 113.3 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Essen Hbfcar 113.3 km
1h 20m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
2h 44m
€21–92

Heerlen to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 120.9 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Südviertel, Essen via Aachen, Bushof and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 3h 1m.

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