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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Vught is to bus which costs €18 - €26 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Vught is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Vught?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Vught. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Vught via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Vught?

The distance between Essen and Vught is 152 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Vught without a car is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs €18 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Essen to Vught, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Vught train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Vught?

The best way to get from Essen to Vught is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can train via Arnhem, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Essen to Vught train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Vught?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Vught is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Essen to Vught.

Where can I stay near Vught?

There are 645+ hotels available in Vught.

Essen to Vught - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Vught by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Eindhoven Station023 / ...
2h 46m
€18–25
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to 's-HertogenboschSprinter / ...
2h 58m
€37–80
Drive 143.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Vught143.1 km
1h 36m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen BahnhofRb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Deurne to VughtSprinter / ...
3h 39m
€35–81
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Neuss HbfRe
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlo
3. Take the train from Venlo to 's-Hertogenbosch
4h 23m
€43–66

Essen to Vught by bus and train

26Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Eindhoven Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Vught via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and 's-Hertogenbosch in around 2h 58m.

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