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

The cheapest way to get from Hilversum to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hilversum to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Hilversum and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hilversum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hilversum and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Hilversum to Essen?

The distance between Hilversum and Essen is 182 km. The road distance is 172 km.

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

The best way to get from Hilversum to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Hilversum to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hilversum to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hilversum to Essen?

The best way to get from Hilversum to Essen is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Hilversum to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hilversum to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hilversum to Essen is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Hilversum to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2425+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 55m
€34–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h 11m
€23–49
Drive 172 km
1. Drive from Hilversum to Essencar 172 km
1h 56m
€31–44
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 46m
€118–348
Line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hilversum, Schapenkamp to Amersfoort, Centraal Stationbus 70
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain Stoptrein RE19
5h 21m
€30–41

Hilversum to Essen by train

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Distance: 182 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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