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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €11 - €20 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Essen Hbf?

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 Maastricht and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf. 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 Maastricht to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Maastricht and Essen Hbf is 135 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €20.

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

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 Maastricht to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Maastricht to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Essen Hbf is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €20. Alternatively, you can train via Viersen, which costs €22 - €110 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Maastricht to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maastricht to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maastricht to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Essen Hbf is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Maastricht to Essen Hbf.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Maastricht to Essen Hbf?

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

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Maastricht to Essen Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Essen Hbf 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
€11–20
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 139.7 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Essen Hbfcar 139.7 km
1h 27m
€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
€24–101
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
€34–65

Maastricht to Essen Hbf by bus

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Distance: 135.4 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–20 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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