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

The cheapest way to get from Bodegraven to Essen is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bodegraven to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Bodegraven and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bodegraven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bodegraven and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Bodegraven to Essen?

The distance between Bodegraven and Essen is 191 km. The road distance is 191.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bodegraven to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Bodegraven to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodegraven to Essen train from?

Bodegraven to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Bodegraven to Essen?

The best way to get from Bodegraven to Essen is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Bodegraven to Essen train arrive?

Bodegraven to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bodegraven to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodegraven to Essen is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Bodegraven to Essen.

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

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Bodegraven to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bodegraven to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 5m
€36–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train station056
3h 45m
€19–35
Drive 191.5 km
1. Drive from Bodegraven to Essen191.5 km
2h 2m
€34–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bodegraven to Leiden Centraal
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
3h 6m
€122–344

Bodegraven to Essen by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Bodegraven, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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