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 €16 - €29 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, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Pijnacker to Essen?

The distance between Pijnacker and Essen is 236 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 58m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 58m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Pijnacker to Essen train arrive?

Pijnacker to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht 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 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 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 Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 58m
€27–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
4h 26m
€17–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 18m
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Pijnacker to Essencar 216.5 km
2h 21m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 22m
€124–304

Pijnacker to Essen by subway and train

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3h 58mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.5 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a subway from Pijnacker, Pijnacker Centrum to Essen Hbf via 's-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag Centraal, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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