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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bree is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bree is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bree?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bree. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bree Kloosterpoort via Maastricht Station perron D and Maaseik Bospoort perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Essen to Bree?

The distance between Essen and Bree is 176 km. The road distance is 120.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bree without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs €16 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Essen to Bree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bree bus from?

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

Where does the Essen to Bree bus arrive?

Essen to Bree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bree?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bree is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Essen to Bree.

Where can I stay near Bree?

There are 621+ hotels available in Bree.

Essen to Bree - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and line 35 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Bree by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlo
3. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
4. Take the train from Eindhoven to Weert
5. Drive from Weert to Bree
3h 11m
€42–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Maaseik Bospoort perron 363
4h 43m
€16–28
Drive 120.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bree120.6 km
1h 18m
€19–27
Train, bus, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bf
2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard-Geleen, Sittard StationSb3
3. Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Maaseik, Bospoort35
5h 4m
€30–41

Essen to Bree by bus

12Weekly Buses

4h 43mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bree, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bree Kloosterpoort via Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, and Maaseik Bospoort perron 1 in around 4h 43m.

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