What is the cheapest way to get from Limburg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Limburg to Essen is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limburg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Limburg to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Limburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Limburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Limburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Limburg to Essen?

The distance between Limburg and Essen is 135 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.

How do I travel from Limburg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Limburg to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Limburg to Essen?

The bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Limburg to Essen bus from?

Limburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Limburg to Essen train from?

Limburg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Limburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Limburg to Essen is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train via Viersen, which costs €22 - €110 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Limburg to Essen bus arrive?

Limburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Limburg to Essen train arrive?

Limburg to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.

Can I drive from Limburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Limburg to Essen is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Limburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Limburg to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Limburg to Essen?

Book your Limburg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Limburg to Essen by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus N1314 / ...
2h 15m
€11–19
Train via Viersen
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Essen Hbftrain
2h 30m
€23–101
Drive 140.2 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Essencar 140.2 km
1h 28m
€25–37
Train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 8m
€24–96
Train #2
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain 18969 / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 29m
€32–60

Limburg to Essen by bus

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Distance: 135.4 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 30m.

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