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

The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen is to fly and train which takes 2h 23m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Hoofddorp and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Essen?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Essen is 224 km. The road distance is 211 km.

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

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Hoofddorp to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hoofddorp to Essen?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Essen is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, Vijzelgracht, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Essen train arrive?

Hoofddorp to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Hoofddorp to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Essen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hoofddorp to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2615+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Hoofddorp to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 44m
€41–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
5h 46m
€22–49
Bus via Amsterdam, Vijzelgracht
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 20m
Drive 211 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Essencar 211 km
2h 28m
€37–53
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 23m
€112–331

Hoofddorp to Essen by train

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Distance: 224.4 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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