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How to get fromEssen to Hengeloby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Hengelo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Rheine

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Rheinetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain train
    2h 21m
    €19–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus bus FlixBus 027
    3h 17m
    €16–25

  3. Drive  108.5 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Hengelocar car 108.5 km
    1h 19m
    €20–29

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain train Re42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain train Rb51
    3h
    €20–89

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Coesfeld, Bahnhoftrain train Re14
    2. Take the train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain train Rb51
    3h 18m

Essen to Hengelo by train

Calendar302Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hengelo via Muenster(Westf)Hbf and Rheine in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Enschede 3 times a week. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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