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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Delft is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

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 €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Delft?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Delft station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Delft, Station Delft via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Delft?

The distance between Essen and Delft is 260 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 train via Utrecht which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Delft bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Delft train from?

Essen to Delft train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Delft?

The best way to get from Essen to Delft is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Delft bus arrive?

Essen to Delft bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Essen to Delft train arrive?

Essen to Delft train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Delft?

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

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Essen to Delft - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Delft by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Delfttrain Intercity
3h 11m
€40–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 20m
€20–33
Drive 222.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Delftcar 222.6 km
2h 26m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Delfttrain
3h 14m
€143–352
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Den Haag HStrain Drf
4h 37m
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Delfttrain Intercity
4h 38m
€43–93

Essen to Delft by train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Delft via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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