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

The cheapest way to get from Bree to Essen is to line 45 bus and bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bree to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Bree and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bree station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bree Busstation De Weeg Perron 1 and arriving at Essen central train station via Genk Station perron 4 and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Bree to Essen?

The distance between Bree and Essen is 143 km. The road distance is 122.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bree to Essen without a car is to line 45 bus and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €17 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Bree to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bree to Essen bus from?

Bree to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Genk Station perron 4.

Where does the Bree to Essen bus arrive?

Bree to Essen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Maastricht Station perron D.

Can I drive from Bree to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bree to Essen is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Bree to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2782+ hotels available in Essen.

Bree to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, car, line 45 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bree to Essen by car, train, or bus

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Bree to Weertcar
2. Take the train from Weert to Roermondtrain
3. Take the train from Roermond to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
5. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
3h 4m
€19–55
Line 45 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 45
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
5h 11m
€17–24
Drive 122.4 km
1. Drive from Bree to Essencar 122.4 km
1h 20m
€20–28
Drive, train via Eindhoven
1. Drive from Bree to Weertcar
2. Take the train from Weert to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
5. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
3h 32m
€19–58
Line 35 bus, train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Maaseik, Bospoort to Sittard, Station Sittardbus 35
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Neuss Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 48m
Line 35 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maaseik, Bospoort to Sittard, Station Sittardbus 35
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
6h 4m
€23–58

Bree to Essen by bus

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.1 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Bree, Flanders, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bree Busstation De Weeg Perron 1 to Essen central train station via Genk Station perron 4, Maastricht Station perron D, and Maastricht in around 5h 11m.

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