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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Herve is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Herve is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Herve?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Herve. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at HERVE Hôtel de Ville via LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Herve?

The distance between Essen and Herve is 192 km. The road distance is 142.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Herve without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Essen to Herve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Herve bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Herve?

The best way to get from Essen to Herve is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Essen to Herve bus arrive?

Essen to Herve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Essen to Herve?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Herve is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Essen to Herve.

Where can I stay near Herve?

There are 1969+ hotels available in Herve.

Essen to Herve - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Herve by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Aachen HbfRe
3h 29m
€31–108
Bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guillemins180 / ...
2. Take the bus from LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C to HERVE Hôtel de Ville60
4h 27m
€12–31
Drive 142.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Herve142.7 km
1h 25m
€22–32
Train via Essen West S
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, HbfRb33
3h 39m
€27–44

Essen to Herve by train and bus

231Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Herve, Belgium?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to HERVE Hôtel de Ville via Liège Guillemins and LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai C in around 4h 27m.

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