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

The cheapest way to get from Sittard to Essen is to bus which costs €12 - €26 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sittard to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Sittard and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sittard to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Sittard and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Sittard to Essen. However, there are services departing from Sittard and arriving at Essen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Sittard to Essen?

The distance between Sittard and Essen is 126 km. The road distance is 110.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sittard to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €19 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Sittard to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sittard to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sittard to Essen train from?

Sittard to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.

Train or bus from Sittard to Essen?

The best way to get from Sittard to Essen is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €19 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €26 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Sittard to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sittard to Essen train arrive?

Sittard to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Sittard to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sittard to Essen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Sittard to Essen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roermond to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
2h 43m
€20–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
3h 36m
€12–26
Drive 110.8 km
1. Drive from Sittard to Essencar 110.8 km
1h 12m
€20–29
Bus, train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Odasingel to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus Sb3
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Neuss Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 58m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sittard, Odasingel to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus Sb3
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
3h 2m
€23–81

Sittard to Essen by train

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Distance: 125.8 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sittard to Essen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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