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

The cheapest way to get from Helmond to Essen is to bus which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helmond to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct train between Helmond and Essen?

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 16m.

How far is it from Helmond to Essen?

The distance between Helmond and Essen is 116 km. The road distance is 105.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Helmond to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €25 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Helmond to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helmond to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Helmond to Essen?

The best way to get from Helmond to Essen is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €25 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Helmond to Essen train arrive?

Helmond to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Helmond to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Helmond to Essen is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Helmond to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2601+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Helmond 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 Helmond to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
2h 16m
€25–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
3h 18m
€13–24
Drive 105.1 km
1. Drive from Helmond to Essencar 105.1 km
1h 9m
€19–27
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Helmond to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 18m
€28–62

Helmond to Essen by train

213Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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