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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Heerlen is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Heerlen is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heerlen via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Heerlen?

The distance between Essen and Heerlen is 166 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Heerlen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Essen to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Heerlen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Essen to Heerlen is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Essen to Heerlen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Heerlen train arrive?

Essen to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herzogenrath, Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Heerlen is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Essen to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Essen to Heerlen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Heerlen by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Zandwegbus 44
2h 12m
Drive 114.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Heerlencar 114.3 km
1h 22m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
2h 18m
€22–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Heerlen, Theaterbus 44
3h 8m
€32–47

Essen to Heerlen by train

151Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.3 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Heerlen, Zandweg via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Aachen, Bushof in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bf hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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