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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Haarlem is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 3h 47m.

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 station to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

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 Oberhausen Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Essen to Haarlem?

The distance between Essen and Haarlem is 222 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 train which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Haarlem train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Haarlem?

The best way to get from Essen to Haarlem is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Essen to Haarlem bus arrive?

Essen to Haarlem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 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.

Where can I stay near Haarlem?

There are 2750+ hotels available in Haarlem.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 33m
€41–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus 037 / ...
3h 47m
€23–53
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
3h 11m
€37–270
Drive 221 km
1. Drive from Essen to Haarlemcar 221 km
2h 20m
€40–57
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Intercity
3h 38m
€45–166
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 58m
€117–348

Essen to Haarlem by train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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