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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Essen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Station Heerlen and arriving at Essen central train station via Gulpen-Wittem, Gulpen Busstation and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Essen?

The distance between Heerlen and Essen is 122 km. The road distance is 113.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €21 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Heerlen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Essen bus from?

Heerlen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Essen train from?

Heerlen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Herzogenrath, Bf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Essen?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Essen is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Heerlen to Essen bus arrive?

Heerlen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Heerlen to Essen train arrive?

Heerlen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Essen is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Heerlen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Heerlen to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Essen by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen HbfRb33
2h 40m
€21–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station180 / ...
4h 21m
€17–34
Drive 113.9 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Essen113.9 km
1h 21m
€20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heerlen to Herzogenrath
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Neuss HbfRe
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen HbfRe
3h 6m
€26–38

Heerlen to Essen by train

133Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heerlen to Essen.

Launch map view

Distance: 121.8 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.