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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Delft is to bus via Rotterdam Central Station which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Delft is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Delft?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Delft. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Delft via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Essen to Delft?

The distance between Essen and Delft is 239 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Delft without a car is to bus via Rotterdam Central Station which takes 3h 26m and costs €17 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Essen to Delft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Delft train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Delft?

The best way to get from Essen to Delft is to bus via Rotterdam Central Station which takes 3h 26m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Utrecht, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Essen to Delft train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Delft?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Delft is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Essen to Delft.

Where can I stay near Delft?

There are 895+ hotels available in Delft.

Essen to Delft - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Delft 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 via Rotterdam Central Station
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1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 26m
€17–33
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Delfttrain Intercity
4h 8m
€47–107
Drive 222.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Delftcar 222.6 km
2h 26m
€39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Delfttrain Intercity
4h 50m
€55–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Den haagbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
8h 9m

Essen to Delft by bus and train

26Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Delft via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 8m.

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