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

The cheapest way to get from Brunssum to Essen is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brunssum to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Brunssum and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brunssum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brunssum, Koutenveld and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Heerlen, Station Heerlen and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Brunssum to Essen?

The distance between Brunssum and Essen is 129 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brunssum to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €23 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Brunssum to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brunssum to Essen bus from?

Brunssum to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen, Station Heerlen.

Train or bus from Brunssum to Essen?

The best way to get from Brunssum to Essen is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Brunssum to Essen bus arrive?

Brunssum to Essen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Can I drive from Brunssum to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brunssum to Essen is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Brunssum to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Brunssum 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 Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
2h 57m
€23–47
Drive 109.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brunssum to Essencar 109.3 km
1h 15m
€20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
3h 52m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Kaiserplatzbus 44
2. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 6m
€33–53

Brunssum to Essen by bus and train

162Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.8 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brunssum, Koutenveld to Südviertel, Essen via Heerlen, Station Heerlen, Aachen, Bushof, and Aachen - 58, Peterstraße in around 3h 52m.

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