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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Haarlem is to bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station which costs €27 - €33 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Haarlem is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Haarlem?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Haarlem station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Haarlem?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Haarlem via Duisburg Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Essen to Haarlem?

The distance between Essen and Haarlem is 228 km. The road distance is 221 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Haarlem without a car is to bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station which takes 2h 52m and costs €27 - €33.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Essen to Haarlem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Haarlem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Haarlem train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Haarlem?

The best way to get from Essen to Haarlem is to bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station which takes 2h 52m and costs €27 - €33. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Haarlem bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Haarlem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Haarlem?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Haarlem is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Essen to Haarlem.

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

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Bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 52m
€28–32
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 11m
€23–96
Train
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 40m
€24–69
Drive 221 km
1. Drive from Essen to Haarlemcar 221 km
2h 20m
€40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N885 / ...
4h 52m
€24–40
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
2h 55m
€130–326

Essen to Haarlem by train

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Distance: 228.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €25–28 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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