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

The cheapest way to get from Delft to Essen is to bus via Rotterdam Central Station which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.

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 €35 - €60.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Delft to Essen, including transfers.

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 47m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotterdam Central Station, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.

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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ 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 47m
€45–141
Bus via Rotterdam Central Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
4h 21m
€17–33
Drive 223.6 km
1. Drive from Delft to Essencar 223.6 km
2h 27m
€39–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Delft to Schiphol Airporttrain
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
3h 1m
€120–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Den haag to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
8h 53m

Delft to Essen by train

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Distance: 260.4 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–29 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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