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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Brunssum is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Brunssum is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Brunssum?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Brunssum. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Brunssum, Lindeplein via Aachen, Bushof and Heerlen, Station Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Essen to Brunssum?

The distance between Essen and Brunssum is 129 km. The road distance is 108.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Brunssum without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €23 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Essen to Brunssum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Brunssum bus from?

Essen to Brunssum bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Train or bus from Essen to Brunssum?

The best way to get from Essen to Brunssum is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Brunssum bus arrive?

Essen to Brunssum bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Can I drive from Essen to Brunssum?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Brunssum is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Essen to Brunssum.

Where can I stay near Brunssum?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Brunssum.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
2h 46m
€24–64
Drive 108.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Brunssumcar 108.8 km
1h 14m
€20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Station Heerlenbus 44
2h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Station Heerlenbus 44
3h 42m
€34–51

Essen to Brunssum by train and bus

136Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.8 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Brunssum, Lindeplein via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, and Heerlen, Station Heerlen in around 2h 55m.

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