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 - €29 and takes 1h 21m.

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 21m and costs €20 - €29.

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, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Essen to Heerlen?

The distance between Essen and Heerlen is 122 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 train which takes 2h 18m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Essen to Heerlen, including transfers.

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 train which takes 2h 18m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 2h 55m.

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 21m to drive from Essen to Heerlen.

Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1491+ 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 train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, BfRb33
2h 18m
€22–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2h 55m
€15–40
Drive 114.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Heerlen114.3 km
1h 21m
€20–29
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HerzogenrathRe
2h 24m
€26–84

Essen to Heerlen by train

145Weekly Trains

2h 18mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.8 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €11–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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