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

The cheapest way to get from Breda to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €22 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Breda to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Breda and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Breda central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Breda and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Breda to Essen. However, there are services departing from Breda and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Breda to Essen?

The distance between Breda and Essen is 176 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Breda to Essen without a car is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Breda to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Breda to Essen bus from?

Breda to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Breda central train station.

Where do I catch the Breda to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Breda to Essen?

The best way to get from Breda to Essen is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Breda to Essen bus arrive?

Breda to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Breda to Essen train arrive?

Breda to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Breda to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Breda to Essen is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Breda to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Breda to Essen?

Book your Breda to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Breda to Essen?

Book your Breda to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Breda to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Breda to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
best
1. Take the bus from Breda Stationslaan to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2h 20m
€12–60
Train
1. Take the train from Breda to Arnhem CentraalSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf78 / ...
3h 7m
€42–92
Drive 175.6 km
1. Drive from Breda to Essen175.6 km
1h 59m
€31–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Breda to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3h 12m
€127–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train station023
3h 5m
€16–22

Breda to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.5 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Breda, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Breda Stationslaan to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz once a week. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Breda to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 7m.

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