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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Herve is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 12m.

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 to Herve. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at HERVE Hôtel de Ville via Aachen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

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 38m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Train or bus from Essen to Herve?

The best way to get from Essen to Herve is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Aachen, Bushof, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Essen to Herve bus arrive?

Essen to Herve bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße 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 682+ hotels available in Herve.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3h 38m
€38–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Liègebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 12m
€17–30
Bus via Aachen, Bushof
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Eupen, Bushofbus 14
3h 59m
Drive 142.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hervecar 142.7 km
1h 25m
€22–32

Essen to Herve by train and bus

215Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 58m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to HERVE Hôtel de Ville via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Eupen, Bushof, EUPEN Bushof - Quai B, and VERVIERS Gare Centrale - Quai A in around 3h 59m.

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