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What is the best way to travel from Venlo to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Essen from Venlo. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
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Travel time
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Daily departures
Bus
1h 10m
£10
£16
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Car
0h 20m
£2
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Venlo?

You can reach Essen with just £2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £2
Wednesday
from £13
Thursday
Friday
from £3
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
from £12

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £2
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 40m
    0
    08:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:00
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:30
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

What are the fastest trips from Venlo to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Venlo in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 0h 20m
Wednesday
from 1h 10m
Thursday
Friday
from 0h 30m
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
from 1h 10m

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £2
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 40m
    0
    08:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:00
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 50m
    0
    20:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:30
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    1h 10m
    0
    11:35
    Venlo
    Central Station
    12:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    02:50
    Venlo
    Central Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Venlo to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Venlo and Essen?

In Venlo, you will usually depart from Central Station, Blerick Train Station or Marco Poloweg, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Venlo? With 3 connections between 1 Bus, Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Venlo and Essen, you can pay as low as £2 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 0h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Venlo and Essen are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Venlo and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Blerick or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Venlo to Essen?

The most popular companies between Venlo and Essen, are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

All you need to know when you travel from Venlo to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Venlo to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Venlo to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Venlo?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Essen from Venlo.

How far is Essen from Venlo?

The distance between Venlo and Essen is 59.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Venlo and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 10 kgs, and a flight 15 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Venlo to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Venlo and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Venlo and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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