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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Maastricht to Essen

Composite routes from Maastricht to Essen

Cheapest
1 h 27 min
Car
139 km.
from $7

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 20m
Twice daily
$15.29–$22.93
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 8
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Arriva NL
Website
NS
Website
37 min
Hourly
$9.56–$24.21
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
25 min
Twice daily
$29.31–$70.08
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
30 min
Hourly
$26.76–$31.85
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
48 min
Hourly
$12.10–$17.84
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
35 min
Hourly
$6.37–$9.56
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
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National Express
Website
1h 3m
Hourly
$16.56–$25.48
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
26 min
4 times a day
$3.82–$5.61
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arriva NL
Website
37 min
Hourly
$8.28–$12.10
0800-0232 545
0800-0232 545
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Essen is to bus which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Essen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herzogenrath and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Essen?

The distance between Maastricht and Essen is 142 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .

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

The bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Essen bus from?

Maastricht to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Essen train from?

Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Essen?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Essen is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 . Alternatively, you can train via Düsseldorf, which costs $22.83 - $103.26 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Maastricht to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maastricht to Essen train arrive?

Maastricht to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Essen is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Maastricht to Essen.

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

Book your Maastricht to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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