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 €18 - €35 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 €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Haarlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Haarlem. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

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 via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Essen to Haarlem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Haarlem train from?

Essen to Haarlem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Haarlem?

The best way to get from Essen to Haarlem is to train via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station, which costs and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Essen to Haarlem train arrive?

Essen to Haarlem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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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Where can I stay near Haarlem?

There are 3042+ hotels available in Haarlem.

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

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

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Train via Amsterdam Centraal
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77
2h 40m
€39–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 037 / ...
3h 47m
€18–32
Bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 52m
Drive 221 km
1. Drive from Essen to Haarlemcar 221 km
2h 20m
€40–58
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 54m
€140–347
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Haarlemtrain Drf
3h 37m

Essen to Haarlem by train

35Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 2h 15m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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