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How to get fromEssen to Texelby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Texel by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    6h 5m
    €36–69

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Amsterdam

    1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    6h 22m
    €40–53

  3. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Zaandam to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    6h 16m
    €139–341

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 056 / ...
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    8h 24m
    €38–62

Essen to Texel by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Essen to Texel. However, you can take the train to Amsterdam Centraal, take the train to Den Helder, walk to Den Helder, Station, take the line 33 bus to Den Helder, Steiger TESO, walk to Den Helder, then take the ferry to Texel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Texel via Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal, Den Helder, Den Helder, Station, Den Helder, Steiger TESO, and Den Helder in around 6h 22m.

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