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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf?

The distance between Haarlem and Essen Hbf is 222 km. The road distance is 221 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Essen Hbf 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 Hbf?

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

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Haarlem to Essen Hbf?

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

What is the time difference between Haarlem and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Haarlem. It is currently 11:06 AM in Haarlem and 10:06 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Haarlem to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Haarlem to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Essen Hbf is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Haarlem to Essen Hbf.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Haarlem to Essen Hbf by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 221 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Essen Hbfcar 221 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 Hbf by train

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Distance: 222.2 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, 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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