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

The cheapest way to get from Pijnacker to Essen is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pijnacker to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Pijnacker and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Pijnacker to Essen. However, there are services departing from Pijnacker, Pijnacker Centrum and arriving at Essen Hbf via Den Haag Centraal, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Pijnacker to Essen?

The distance between Pijnacker and Essen is 220 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pijnacker to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Pijnacker to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pijnacker to Essen train from?

Pijnacker to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag Centraal station.

Train or bus from Pijnacker to Essen?

The best way to get from Pijnacker to Essen is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs €13 - €70 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Pijnacker to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pijnacker to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pijnacker to Essen is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Pijnacker to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2556+ hotels available in Essen.

Pijnacker to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Pijnacker 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 Zoetermeer to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 53m
€43–119
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
4h 21m
€14–66
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Pijnacker to Essen216.5 km
2h 21m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3h 25m
€120–343
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 56m
€46–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
4h 26m
€16–31

Pijnacker to Essen by bus and train

58Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.9 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Pijnacker, Raadhuisplein to Essen Hbf via Zoetermeer, Station Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz once a week. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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