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, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Heerlen and Essen Hbf is 122 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 which takes 2h 44m and costs €21 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Herzogenrath, Bf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €21 - €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 Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen 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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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
best
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
2h 44m
€21–97
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 via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 7m

Heerlen to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 121.8 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. 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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