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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Essen is to bus via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Essen is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Utrecht Centraal station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Essen?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Essen?

The distance between Utrecht and Essen is 165 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Utrecht to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Essen bus from?

Utrecht to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Essen?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Essen is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €29 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Utrecht to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Essen is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Utrecht to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Essen by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 42m
€29–88
Bus via Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h
€20–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 59m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 9m
€26–260
Drive 165.3 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Essencar 165.3 km
1h 49m
€29–42

Utrecht to Essen by train

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Distance: 164.8 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 1h 59m. Pavluks Trans also services this route twice daily.

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