What is the cheapest way to get from Hook of Holland to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Hook of Holland to Essen is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hook of Holland to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Hook of Holland to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Hook of Holland and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hook of Holland to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hoek van Holland, Scheepvaartplein and arriving at Essen central train station via Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Hook of Holland and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hook of Holland to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Haven and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Hook of Holland to Essen?

The distance between Hook of Holland and Essen is 249 km. The road distance is 241.2 km.

How do I travel from Hook of Holland to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Hook of Holland to Essen without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 47m and costs €30 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Hook of Holland to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Hook of Holland to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hook of Holland to Essen bus from?

Hook of Holland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Hook of Holland to Essen train from?

Hook of Holland to Essen train services, operated by RET, depart from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Haven station.

Train or bus from Hook of Holland to Essen?

The best way to get from Hook of Holland to Essen is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Hook of Holland to Essen bus arrive?

Hook of Holland to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Hook of Holland to Essen train arrive?

Hook of Holland to Essen train services, operated by RET, arrive at Rotterdam, Alexander station.

Can I drive from Hook of Holland to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hook of Holland to Essen is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Hook of Holland to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Haven to Rotterdam, Alexandersubway B
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 47m
€30–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
4h 43m
€23–35
Drive 241.2 km
1. Drive from Hook of Holland to Essencar 241.2 km
2h 39m
€43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 45m
€138–330
Train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
5h 19m
€42–117

Hook of Holland to Essen by subway and train

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Distance: 249.1 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Hook of Holland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hoek van Holland, Hoek van Holland Haven to Essen Hbf via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum, Schiedam Centrum, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 5h 19m.

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