There are 4 ways to get from Helmond to Essen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Düsseldorf
best- Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain
- Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 13m€18–71Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
2h 39m€9–17Drive 104.9 km
- Drive from Helmond to Essencar 104.9 km
1h 10m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain
- Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
- Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
2h 16m€16–75
Helmond to Essen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helmond to Essen is to train and bus which costs €9 - €18 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Helmond to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct train from Helmond to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helmond and arriving at Essen Hbf via Venlo and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Helmond and Essen is 140 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Helmond to Essen without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 13m and costs €18 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Helmond to Essen, including transfers.
Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Helmond station.
Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmond to Essen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Helmond to Essen.
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What companies run services between Helmond, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Helmond to Essen Hbf via Venlo, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Helmond to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Helmond to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Helmond to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Viersen
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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