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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Utrecht is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Utrecht is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Utrecht?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Utrecht?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Utrecht Centraal. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Utrecht?

The distance between Essen and Utrecht is 165 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Utrecht without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Essen to Utrecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Utrecht bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Utrecht train from?

Essen to Utrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Utrecht?

The best way to get from Essen to Utrecht is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Utrecht bus arrive?

Essen to Utrecht bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum station.

Where does the Essen to Utrecht train arrive?

Essen to Utrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Utrecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Utrecht is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Essen to Utrecht.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Utrecht?

Book your Essen to Utrecht train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Utrecht?

Book your Essen to Utrecht bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Utrecht?

There are 589+ hotels available in Utrecht.

Essen to Utrecht - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Utrecht by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht CentraalIntercity / ...
2h 5m
€35–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum056
2h 15m
€16–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
2h 17m
€29–260
Drive 165.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Utrecht165.3 km
1h 44m
€29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2h 38m
€30–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wageningen, Busstation to Utrecht, Janskerkhof350
3h 51m
€27–68
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
3h 5m
€118–337

Essen to Utrecht by train

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Distance: 164.8 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum once daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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