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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hilversum is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hilversum is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hilversum?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hilversum. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hilversum via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Essen to Hilversum?

The distance between Essen and Hilversum is 186 km. The road distance is 172.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Hilversum without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Essen to Hilversum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hilversum train from?

Essen to Hilversum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Hilversum?

The best way to get from Essen to Hilversum is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Essen to Hilversum train arrive?

Essen to Hilversum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hilversum?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hilversum is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Essen to Hilversum.

Where can I stay near Hilversum?

There are 599+ hotels available in Hilversum.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Hilversum by bus, train, night train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 25m
Drive 172.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Hilversumcar 172.8 km
1h 53m
€30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 9m
€36–96
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2h 42m
€35–266

Essen to Hilversum by train

56Weekly Trains

3h 9mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.1 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal station once daily, and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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