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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Essen is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Essen?

The distance between Haarlem and Essen is 222 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Haarlem to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Essen train from?

Haarlem to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Essen?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Essen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Haarlem to Essen train arrive?

Haarlem to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Essen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Haarlem to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Haarlem to Essen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 23m
€40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
5h 43m
€22–52
Drive 220.4 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Essencar 220.4 km
2h 24m
€40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Essen Hbftrain
2h 48m
€117–351
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenAbus N30 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain
5h 27m
€53–68

Haarlem to Essen by train

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Distance: 222.2 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–100 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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