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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Essen is to bus which costs €10 - €35 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Essen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Essen?

The distance between Maastricht and Essen is 142 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €10 - €35.

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

The bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Essen bus from?

Maastricht to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Essen train from?

Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Essen?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Essen is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €10 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Maastricht to Essen bus arrive?

Maastricht to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Maastricht to Essen train arrive?

Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Essen is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Maastricht to Essen.

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

Book your Maastricht to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Maastricht to Essen?

Book your Maastricht to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Maastricht to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 350 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station180 / ...
2h 20m
€10–35
Train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to HerzogenrathS43 / ...
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen HbfRb33
3h 10m
€23–44
Drive 140.2 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Essen140.2 km
1h 27m
€26–37
Line 350 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maastricht, Wilhelminasingel to Aachen, Schanz350
2. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Essen HbfRe
3h 42m
€33–53

Maastricht to Essen by bus

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Distance: 141.7 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maastricht to Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath, Bf in around 3h 10m.

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