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

The cheapest way to get from Hengelo to Essen is to bus which costs €11 - €25 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hengelo to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Hengelo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hengelo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hengelo and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rheine and Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Hengelo to Essen?

The distance between Hengelo and Essen is 186 km. The road distance is 107.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hengelo to Essen without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 3h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Hengelo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hengelo to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hengelo to Essen?

The best way to get from Hengelo to Essen is to train via Rheine which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €25 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Hengelo to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hengelo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hengelo to Essen is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Hengelo to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hengelo to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2539+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hengelo 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 via Rheine
best
1. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Rheine to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 9m
€12–24
Drive 107.2 km
1. Drive from Hengelo to Essencar 107.2 km
1h 22m
€19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3h 34m
€22–48

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hengelo to Essen.

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Distance: 186.1 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Hengelo to Essen Hbf via Rheine and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 3h.

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