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

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

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 51m.

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 51m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 51m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 14m.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hilversum to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 51m
€34–96
Drive 172 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hilversum to Essencar 172 km
1h 56m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 14m
Bus via Hilversum
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Essenbus Kyiv-Utrecht
9h 24m

Hilversum to Essen by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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, GrandBus operates a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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