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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Halsteren is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Halsteren is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Halsteren?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Halsteren. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Halsteren, Steenbergseweg via Rotterdam, Zuidplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Essen to Halsteren?

The distance between Essen and Halsteren is 254 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Halsteren without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Essen to Halsteren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Halsteren bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Halsteren?

The best way to get from Essen to Halsteren is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Halsteren bus arrive?

Essen to Halsteren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Zuidplein station.

Can I drive from Essen to Halsteren?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Halsteren is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Essen to Halsteren.

Where can I stay near Halsteren?

There are 711+ hotels available in Halsteren.

Essen to Halsteren - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Halsteren by train, bus, 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 Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bergen op ZoomIntercity
4h 16m
€45–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam ZuidpleinN116
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Zuidplein to Halsteren, Steenbergseweg360
5h 5m
€23–37
Drive 217.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Halsteren217.4 km
2h 26m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bergen op Zoom
4h 27m
€141–351
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam, Zuidplein to Halsteren, Steenbergseweg360
5h 42m
€23–75

Essen to Halsteren by train and bus

118Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Halsteren, Steenbergseweg via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Bergen op Zoom, and Bergen op Zoom, Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Halsteren, Steenbergseweg via Rotterdam Zuidplein and Rotterdam, Zuidplein in around 5h 5m.

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