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

The cheapest way to get from Tilburg to Essen is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tilburg to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Tilburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tilburg Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Tilburg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Tilburg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Tilburg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Tilburg to Essen?

The distance between Tilburg and Essen is 192 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tilburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €22 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Tilburg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tilburg to Essen bus from?

Tilburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tilburg Station.

Where do I catch the Tilburg to Essen train from?

Tilburg to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Tilburg station.

Train or bus from Tilburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Tilburg to Essen is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €22 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Tilburg to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tilburg to Essen train arrive?

Tilburg to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Tilburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tilburg to Essen is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Tilburg to Essen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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There are 3 ways to get from Tilburg to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 41m
€22–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tilburg Station to Essen central train stationbus N1361
3h 20m
€14–24
Drive 153.9 km
1. Drive from Tilburg to Essencar 153.9 km
1h 43m
€28–40

Tilburg to Essen by train

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Tilburg to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tilburg Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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