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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 Utrecht Centraaltrain train 77
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 56m
    €35–91

  2. 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
    6h 2m
    €39–51

  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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    6h 3m
    €150–360

  4. Train, ferry via Amsterdam

    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 24m
    €35–67

Essen to Texel by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 Utrecht 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 2m.

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