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

The cheapest way to get from Best to Essen is to bus which costs €13 - €28 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Best to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Best and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Best station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Best, Station and arriving at Essen via Eindhoven, Station H and Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Best and Essen?

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 51m.

How far is it from Best to Essen?

The distance between Best and Essen is 139 km. The road distance is 130.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Best to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €29 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Best to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Best to Essen bus from?

Best to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Eindhoven station.

Where do I catch the Best to Essen train from?

Best to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven station.

Train or bus from Best to Essen?

The best way to get from Best to Essen is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €28 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Best to Essen bus arrive?

Best to Essen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Essen station.

Where does the Best to Essen train arrive?

Best to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Best to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Best to Essen is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Best to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Best to Essen by train, bus, or car

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 Eindhoven to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 51m
€29–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
3h 15m
€13–28
Drive 130.6 km
1. Drive from Best to Essencar 130.6 km
1h 25m
€23–33
Bus via Eindhoven
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
3h 59m

Best to Essen by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.2 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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