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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 77
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 30m
    €43–115

  2. Night train, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 55m
    €34–116

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    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
    5h 36m

  4. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 39m
    €151–371

Essen to Texel by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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 Arnhem 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 5h 36m.

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