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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Geleen is to bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Geleen is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Geleen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Geleen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Geleen-Lutterade via Viersen, Venlo and Roermond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Geleen?

The distance between Essen and Geleen is 130 km. The road distance is 115 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Geleen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 11m and costs €24 - €45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Geleen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Geleen train from?

Essen to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Geleen?

The best way to get from Essen to Geleen is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Essen to Geleen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Geleen train arrive?

Essen to Geleen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Viersen Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Geleen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Geleen is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Essen to Geleen.

Where can I stay near Geleen?

There are 1490+ hotels available in Geleen.

Essen to Geleen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Geleen 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen, Bftrain Rb33
2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Station Sittardbus Sb3
3h 11m
€25–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Roermondbus 380
3h 31m
€13–18
Drive 115 km
1. Drive from Essen to Geleencar 115 km
1h 18m
€21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Roermond to Geleen-Lutteradetrain Stoptrein RS12
3h 11m
€33–54
Bus, line 350 bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaanbus 30
4h 5m

Essen to Geleen by train and bus

160Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.1 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Roermond once daily. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Geleen-Lutterade via Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Roermond in around 3h 11m.

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