How to travel from Essen to Hilversum

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Compare train for Essen to Hilversum

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Hilversum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $872.

Distance: 94 miles (152 km)

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Driving

$872

Average price

$64

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$41

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Cheapest

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 57m

Average total duration

2h 57m

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2h 0m

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3h 6m

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Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

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6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 14m

Average total duration

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0.5 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Hilversum is a bus with an average price of $41.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hilversum:

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hilversum costing on average $64.

A bus is $831 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hilversum costing on average $872.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Hilversum is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Hilversum take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 57m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

Yes, you can take a train between Essen and Hilversum.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Essen to Hilversum among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $872 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-831.82. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 14m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Essen to Hilversum

How to get from Essen to Hilversum by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Essen to Hilversum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    5:26 AM3h45
    Essen
    9:11 AMHilversum
    $811One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    5:26 AM3h45
    Essen
    9:11 AMHilversum
    $811One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:00 PM2h41
    Essen
    11:41 PMHilversum
    $1341One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    7:26 PM3h45
    Essen
    11:11 PMHilversum
    $811One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    6:56 AM2h45
    Essen
    9:41 AMHilversum
    $1111One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    6:56 PM2h45
    Essen
    9:41 PMHilversum
    $1111One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Hilversum

Travel to Hilversum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Hilversum.

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You can travel between Essen and Hilversum by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Hilversum is a bus with an average price of $41.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hilversum:

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hilversum costing on average $64.

A bus is $831 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hilversum costing on average $872.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Hilversum is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Hilversum take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 57m.

Bus takes on average 6h 4m.

The distance from Essen to Hilversum is approximately 94 miles (152 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Hilversum is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Hilversum as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Hilversum:
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hilversum station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Hilversum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hilversum by bus.
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hilversum by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Hilversum by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Hilversum with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Hilversum often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Utrecht, Amsterdam Centraal. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hilversum and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hilversum to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Hilversum's media history, parks, and nearby attractions, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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