What is the cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Alphen aan den Rijn and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum and arriving at Essen central train station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen?

The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Essen is 199 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.

How do I travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen bus from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen train from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alphen a/d Rijn station.

Train or bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen bus arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen train arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen.

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Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alphen a/d Rijn to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 2m
€38–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
4h 53m
€23–51
Drive 201.2 km
1. Drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essencar 201.2 km
2h 10m
€36–52
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 52m
€115–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Nijmegentrain
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Emmerich Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
4h 33m
€43–77

Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen by train

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Distance: 199.5 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Alphen a/d Rijn to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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