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 via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 12m.

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 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 2h 58m.

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 2h 58m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen, including transfers.

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 2h 58m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 23m.

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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 629+ hotels available in Essen.

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 / ...
2h 58m
€38–100
Bus via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h 12m
€24–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 23m
Drive 201.2 km
1. Drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Essencar 201.2 km
2h 10m
€36–51
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 56m
€117–336

Alphen aan den Rijn to Essen by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.4 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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 2h 58m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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