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How to get fromEssen to Helmondby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Helmond by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Helmondtrain train
    2h 20m
    €21–56

  2. Drive  104.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Helmondcar car 104.7 km
    1h 11m
    €20–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Stationbus bus 023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein to [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelsewegbus bus Snelbus ipv trein / ...
    2h 55m

  4. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Helmondtrain train
    2h 55m
    €24–54

  5. Train via Düsseldorf #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Helmondtrain train
    3h 4m
    €25–45

Essen to Helmond by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Helmond via Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, and Venlo in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelseweg via [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein in around 2h 55m.

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