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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dessel is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dessel is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Dessel Markt via Breda, Centraal Station, Baarle-Nassau Sint-Janstraat and Turnhout Station perron 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Dessel?

The distance between Essen and Dessel is 243 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dessel without a car is to train and line 45 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Essen to Dessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dessel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Dessel?

The best way to get from Essen to Dessel is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Essen to Dessel bus arrive?

Essen to Dessel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Breda central train station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dessel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dessel is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Essen to Dessel.

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 420+ hotels available in Dessel.

Essen to Dessel - 5 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Dessel by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train, line 45 bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain
3. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Warande perron 3bus 45
4h 52m
€35–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train stationbus 023
5h 45m
€23–34
Drive 151.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Desselcar 151.3 km
1h 40m
€24–35
Train, line 45 bus via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Tilburgtrain
3. Take the bus from Tilburg Centraal Station perron B to Turnhout Station perron 4bus 45
4h 59m
€28–97
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Moltrain L / ...
6h 4m
€83–147

Essen to Dessel by train, bus, and foot

55Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 242.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dessel, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train station once daily. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dessel Markt via Liège-Guillemins, Hasselt, Mol, and Mol Station perron 4 in around 6h 4m.

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