There are 4 ways to get from Best to Essen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain Intercity
- Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 56m€30–70Line 9 bus, bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest- Take the bus from Best, Station to Eindhoven, Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopad to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
3h 9m€12–61Drive 130.6 km
- Drive from Best to Essencar 130.6 km
1h 25m€23–33Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Best, Station to Eindhoven, Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
3h 38m€12–27
Best to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Best to Essen is to line 9 bus and bus which costs €12 - €28 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Best to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Best station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Best, Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Best to Essen. However, there are services departing from Best and arriving at Essen Hbf via Eindhoven, Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Best and Essen is 139 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.
The best way to get from Best to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Best to Essen, including transfers.
Best to Essen bus services, operated by Bravo, depart from Best, Station.
Best to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven station.
The best way to get from Best to Essen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs €12 - €65 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Best, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Best to Essen Hbf via Eindhoven, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Best, Station to Essen Hbf via Eindhoven, Station, Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopad, Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Eindhoven to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–15
- 1st Class
- €16–27
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–27
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- klantenservice@bravo.info
- Website
- bravo.info
Bus from Best, Station to Eindhoven, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.bravo.info/public-transport-brabant
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Eindhoven JF Kennedylaan/Limbopad to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Best to Essen bus services, operated by Bravo, arrive at Eindhoven, Station.
Best to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Best to Essen is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Best to Essen.
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