There are 4 ways to get from Helmond to Essen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain
- Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
- Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
2h 17m€15–65Bus
- Take the bus from [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelseweg to [Venlo] Busstation, Stationspleinbus Snelbus ipv trein / ...
- Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
3h 10mDrive 104.9 km
- Drive from Helmond to Essencar 104.9 km
1h 10m€20–28Train via Düsseldorf
- Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain
- Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
- Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 44m
Helmond to Essen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helmond to Essen is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Helmond to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Helmond station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelseweg and arriving at Essen central train station via Venlo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Helmond to Essen. However, there are services departing from Helmond and arriving at Essen Hbf via Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Helmond and Essen is 116 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Helmond to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €15 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Helmond to Essen, including transfers.
Helmond to Essen bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelseweg.
Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Helmond station.
The best way to get from Helmond to Essen is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €15 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Helmond, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Helmond to Essen Hbf via Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelseweg to Essen central train station via Venlo Station in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Helmond to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Viersen
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Helmond to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Venlo to Neuss Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Venlo to Viersen
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Venlo to Neuss Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Helmond] Achterzijde station, Engelseweg to [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helmond to Essen bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Venlo] Busstation, Stationsplein.
Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmond to Essen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Helmond to Essen.
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