What is the cheapest way to get from The Hague to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from The Hague to Essen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Hague to Essen?

The fastest way to get from The Hague to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between The Hague and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Hague and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between The Hague and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Essen. However, there are services departing from Den Haag Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from The Hague to Essen?

The distance between The Hague and Essen is 225 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.

How do I travel from The Hague to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from The Hague to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €23 - €65.

How long does it take to get from The Hague to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from The Hague to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Essen bus from?

The Hague to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the The Hague to Essen train from?

The Hague to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag Centraal station.

Train or bus from The Hague to Essen?

The best way to get from The Hague to Essen is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the The Hague to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Hague to Essen train arrive?

The Hague to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from The Hague to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between The Hague to Essen is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from The Hague to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from The Hague to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from The Hague to Essen?

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

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The Hague to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 14m
€24–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
3h 45m
€21–35
Drive 223.2 km
1. Drive from The Hague to Essencar 223.2 km
2h 23m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag HS to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 49m
€133–330
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
3h 50m
€28–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h

The Hague to Essen by train

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Distance: 224.6 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between The Hague, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Den Haag Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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