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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Essen is to train which costs €26 - €60 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Purmerend and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Essen?

The distance between Purmerend and Essen is 222 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €26 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Purmerend to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Essen bus from?

Purmerend to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Purmerend to Essen?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Essen is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €33 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Purmerend to Essen bus arrive?

Purmerend to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Purmerend to Essen train arrive?

Purmerend to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Purmerend to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Essen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Purmerend to Essen.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Purmerend to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 17m
€26–56
Train via Utrecht
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 20m
€23–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 47m
€30–33
Drive 211.4 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Essencar 211.4 km
2h 23m
€39–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 57m
€140–342
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
3h 50m
€40–80

Purmerend to Essen by bus and train

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Distance: 221.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €25–28 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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