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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Breda is to bus which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Breda is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Breda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Breda central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Breda?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Breda. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Breda via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Essen to Breda?

The distance between Essen and Breda is 181 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Breda without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €11 - €19.

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

The bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Breda bus from?

Essen to Breda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Breda train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Breda?

The best way to get from Essen to Breda is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Essen to Breda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Breda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Breda?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Breda is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Essen to Breda.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Breda?

Book your Essen to Breda bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Breda?

There are 512+ hotels available in Breda.

Essen to Breda - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Breda by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train stationbus 023
3h 5m
€11–19
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain Intercity / ...
3h 8m
€38–115
Drive 174.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bredacar 174.1 km
2h 1m
€31–44

Essen to Breda by bus

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3h 5mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train station once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Breda via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 8m.

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