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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brecht is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brecht is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €27 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Brecht?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brecht. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Noorderkempen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Brecht?

The distance between Essen and Brecht is 214 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Brecht without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €19 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Essen to Brecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brecht train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Brecht?

The best way to get from Essen to Brecht is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Essen to Brecht train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Brecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brecht is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Essen to Brecht.

Where can I stay near Brecht?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Brecht.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Brecht by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train station023
3h 37m
€19–43
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Breda StationslaanUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
3h 44m
€15–73
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to BredaSprinter / ...
3h 44m
€48–99
Drive 181.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Brecht181.4 km
2h 1m
€28–41

Essen to Brecht by bus and train

7Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.1 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Brecht, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train station once daily. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Noorderkempen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Breda in around 3h 44m.

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