What is the best way to travel from Venlo to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Essen from Venlo. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Venlo?
You can reach Essen with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus1h 10m011:35VenloCentral Station12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 21/04/2026 11:35:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/04/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 16m007:27VenloBlerick Train Station09:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 07:27:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m019:28VenloBlerick Train Station21:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 19:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m013:28VenloBlerick Train Station15:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 13:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 15:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m017:28VenloBlerick Train Station19:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 17:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 19:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m015:28VenloBlerick Train Station17:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 15:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 17:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m007:52VenloCentral Station09:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 07:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m015:52VenloCentral Station17:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 15:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 17:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m019:52VenloCentral Station21:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 19:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m017:52VenloCentral Station19:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 17:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 19:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn0h 23m002:39Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport03:02EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 02:39:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 24m004:34Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport04:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 04:34:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 04:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 22m005:58Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport06:20EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 05:58:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m006:57Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport07:18EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 06:57:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 07:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m007:59Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:20EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 07:59:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 28m009:52VenloCentral Station12:20EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 09:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m007:52VenloCentral Station09:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 07:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m011:52VenloCentral Station13:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 11:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 13:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m013:52VenloCentral Station15:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 13:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 15:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m015:52VenloCentral Station17:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 15:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 17:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
Cheapest Trains Monday
What are the fastest trips from Venlo to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Venlo in just 0h 21m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus1h 10m011:35VenloCentral Station12:45EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 21/04/2026 11:35:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/04/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m019:28VenloBlerick Train Station21:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 19:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m013:28VenloBlerick Train Station15:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 13:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 15:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m017:28VenloBlerick Train Station19:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 17:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 19:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 15m015:28VenloBlerick Train Station17:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 15:28:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 17:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 16m007:27VenloBlerick Train Station09:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Blerick Train Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 22/04/2026 07:27:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 22/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m007:52VenloCentral Station09:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 07:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m015:52VenloCentral Station17:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 15:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 17:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m019:52VenloCentral Station21:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 19:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m017:52VenloCentral Station19:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 23/04/2026 17:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/04/2026 19:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
Fastest Trains Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m006:57Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport07:18EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 06:57:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 07:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m007:59Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport08:20EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 07:59:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 22m005:58Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport06:20EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 05:58:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 23m002:39Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport03:02EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 02:39:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 03:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 24m004:34Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport04:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 26/04/2026 04:34:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 26/04/2026 04:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m007:52VenloCentral Station09:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 07:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m011:52VenloCentral Station13:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 11:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 13:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m013:52VenloCentral Station15:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 13:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 15:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 51m015:52VenloCentral Station17:43EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 15:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 17:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 28m009:52VenloCentral Station12:20EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Venlo (Netherlands) at 27/04/2026 09:52:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 27/04/2026 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
Fastest Trains Monday
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 Marco Poloweg, Blerick Train Station or Central Station, 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 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus 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 £6 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Essen in just 0h 21m.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 Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, 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 Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
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 4 connections between Train and Bus, 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 £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
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 21m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
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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