What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Den Helder?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Den Helder is to bus and train which costs €28 - €75 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Den Helder?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Den Helder is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Den Helder, Station via Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Hoorn, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Den Helder via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Den Helder?

The distance between Essen and Den Helder is 286 km. The road distance is 271 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Den Helder without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Den Helder without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Den Helder?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Essen to Den Helder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Den Helder bus from?

Essen to Den Helder bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Den Helder train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Den Helder?

The best way to get from Essen to Den Helder is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Den Helder bus arrive?

Essen to Den Helder bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Den Helder train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Den Helder?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Den Helder is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Essen to Den Helder.

Where can I stay near Den Helder?

There are 2038+ hotels available in Den Helder.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Den Heldertrain Intercity
4h 17m
€49–155
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 037 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain Intercity
5h
€28–70
Drive 271 km
1. Drive from Essen to Den Heldercar 271 km
3h 20m
€48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Hoorn, Stationbus 314 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Helder, Stationbus 135
5h 25m

Essen to Den Helder by train

226Weekly Trains

4h 17mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Den Helder, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Den Helder via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Den Helder, Station via Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Hoorn, Station in around 5h 25m.

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