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

The cheapest way to get from Sittard to Essen is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sittard to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct train between Sittard and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Sittard to Essen. However, there are services departing from Sittard and arriving at Essen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo and Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Sittard to Essen?

The distance between Sittard and Essen is 126 km. The road distance is 110.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sittard to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Sittard to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sittard to Essen train from?

Sittard to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.

Train or bus from Sittard to Essen?

The best way to get from Sittard to Essen is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Sittard to Essen train arrive?

Sittard to Essen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Sittard to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sittard to Essen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Sittard to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2558+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Sittard to Essen by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roermond to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Viersen
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf
2h 40m
€32–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station180 / ...
3h 36m
€15–31
Drive 110.8 km
1. Drive from Sittard to Essen110.8 km
1h 12m
€20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Stadhuis to Geilenkirchen, BahnhofSb3
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen, Bf to Essen HbfRb33
2h 51m
Bus, train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Sittard-Geleen, Sittard Stadhuis to Geilenkirchen, BahnhofSb3
2. Take the train from Geilenkirchen to Neuss HbfRe
3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen HbfRe
3h 8m

Sittard to Essen by train

222Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sittard to Essen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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