What is the cheapest way to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venlo Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Essen Hbf via Viersen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Venlo and Essen Hbf is 66 km. The road distance is 64.8 km.

How do I travel from Venlo to Essen Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €4 - €7.

How long does it take to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

The bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Essen Hbf bus from?

Venlo to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Essen Hbf train from?

Venlo to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs €4 - €7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Venlo to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Venlo to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Venlo and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Venlo. It is currently 12:11 PM in Venlo and 11:11 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Venlo to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Venlo to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Viersen station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Essen Hbf is 65 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Venlo to Essen Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

Book your Venlo to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Venlo to Essen Hbf?

Book your Venlo to Essen Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Venlo to Essen Hbf - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
1h 10m
€4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
1h 24m
€18–39
Drive 64.8 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Essen Hbfcar 64.8 km
41 min
€12–17
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 25m
€20–41

Venlo to Essen Hbf by bus

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Map of how to get from Venlo to Essen Hbf.

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Distance: 66.5 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Pavluks Trans also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venlo to Essen Hbf via Viersen and Viersen Bahnhof in around 1h 24m.

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