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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Essen is to bus which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Essen is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venlo Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Venlo to Essen?

The distance between Venlo and Essen is 66 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €5 - €9.

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

The bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venlo to Essen train from?

Venlo to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Essen?

The best way to get from Venlo to Essen is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can train via Düsseldorf, which costs €13 - €55 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Venlo to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venlo to Essen train arrive?

Venlo to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Essen is 65 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Venlo to Essen.

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

Book your Venlo to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Venlo to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Essen by bus, train (Eurostar), car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
1h 10m
€5–9
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
1h 34m
€14–53
Drive 65.2 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Essencar 65.2 km
42 min
€12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
1h 36m
€12–56

Venlo to Essen by bus

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Distance: 66.5 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venlo to Essen Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 34m.

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