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

The cheapest way to get from Delfzijl to Essen is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Delfzijl to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Delfzijl and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Delfzijl to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Delfzijl, Botterlaan and arriving at Essen central train station via Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Delfzijl and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Delfzijl to Essen. However, there are services departing from Delfzijl and arriving at Essen Hbf via Groningen, Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Delfzijl to Essen?

The distance between Delfzijl and Essen is 325 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Delfzijl to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Delfzijl to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Delfzijl to Essen bus from?

Delfzijl to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Delfzijl to Essen train from?

Delfzijl to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Delfzijl to Essen?

The best way to get from Delfzijl to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Delfzijl to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Delfzijl to Essen train arrive?

Delfzijl to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Delfzijl to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Delfzijl to Essen is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Delfzijl to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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

Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
4h 42m
€64–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station027
6h 48m
€28–53
Drive 236.2 km
1. Drive from Delfzijl to Essen236.2 km
2h 19m
€43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Scheemda to Leer(Ostfriesl)20108 / ...
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Gelsenkirchen Hbf35 / ...
6h 2m
€59–81

Delfzijl to Essen by train

233Weekly Trains

4h 42mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 324.5 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Delfzijl to Essen Hbf via Groningen, Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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