The average train between Bussum and Essen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bussum to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bussum and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Bussum is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bussum to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bussum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bussum station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Bussum to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Bussum to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Bussum to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bussum and Essen is 156.2 km. The road distance is 188 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.