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

The cheapest way to get from Delft to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Delft to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Delft and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Delft station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Delft, Station Delft and arriving at Essen central train station via Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Delft and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Delft to Essen. However, there are services departing from Delft and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Delft to Essen?

The distance between Delft and Essen is 260 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Delft to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €29 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Delft to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Delft to Essen bus from?

Delft to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Delft to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Delft to Essen?

The best way to get from Delft to Essen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Delft to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Delft to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Delft to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Delft to Essen is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Delft to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2719+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Delft to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 49m
€29–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
4h 49m
€19–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Delft to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 13m
Drive 223.6 km
1. Drive from Delft to Essencar 223.6 km
2h 27m
€41–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 59m
€123–303

Delft to Essen by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.1 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Delft to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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