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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Monster is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Monster is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Monster?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Monster. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Monster, Vlotlaan via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron DD, Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum and Naaldwijk, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Monster?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Monster. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at 's-Gravenhage, Leyenburg via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Den Haag, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Monster?

The distance between Essen and Monster is 242 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Monster without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €28 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Essen to Monster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Monster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Monster train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Monster?

The best way to get from Essen to Monster is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €28 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Monster bus arrive?

Essen to Monster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Essen to Monster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Monster?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Monster is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Essen to Monster.

Where can I stay near Monster?

There are 657+ hotels available in Monster.

Essen to Monster - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 6 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Monster by train, bus, car, plane, tram, or night train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
4h 17m
€29–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 46m
€26–39
Drive 235.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Monstercar 235.5 km
2h 35m
€44–63
Train, fly, line 6 tram, line 31 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Den Haag Centraaltrain
4. Take the tram from Den Haag, Centraal Station to 's-Gravenhage, Leyenburgtram
5. Take the bus from Den Haag, Leyenburg to Monster, Vlotlaanbus
3h 52m
€147–356
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 25m
€32–90
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoombus 388
5h 37m
€40–116

Essen to Monster by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 242.1 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Monster, Vlotlaan via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag, Centraal Station, 's-Gravenhage, Leyenburg, and Den Haag, Leyenburg in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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