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

The cheapest way to get from Doetinchem to Essen is to bus which costs €9 - €22 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doetinchem to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Doetinchem and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Doetinchem to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Doetinchem, Centrum and arriving at Essen central train station via Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Doetinchem and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Doetinchem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Doetinchem and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zevenaar and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Doetinchem to Essen?

The distance between Doetinchem and Essen is 111 km. The road distance is 85.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Doetinchem to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Doetinchem to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doetinchem to Essen bus from?

Doetinchem to Essen bus services, operated by Breng, depart from Doetinchem, Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Doetinchem to Essen train from?

Doetinchem to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Zevenaar station.

Train or bus from Doetinchem to Essen?

The best way to get from Doetinchem to Essen is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €22 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Doetinchem to Essen bus arrive?

Doetinchem to Essen bus services, operated by Breng, arrive at Arnhem, Centraal Station.

Where does the Doetinchem to Essen train arrive?

Doetinchem to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Doetinchem to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Doetinchem to Essen is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Doetinchem to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2498+ hotels available in Essen.

Doetinchem to Essen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Doetinchem to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zevenaar to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re / ...
2h 15m
€37–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doetinchem, Centrum to Arnhem, Centraal Stationbus 27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h 11m
€9–22
Drive 85.5 km
1. Drive from Doetinchem to Essencar 85.5 km
1h 3m
€16–23

Doetinchem to Essen by train

204Weekly Trains

2h 15mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 110.7 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Zevenaar to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doetinchem, Centrum to Essen central train station via Arnhem, Centraal Station and Arnhem Central Station in around 4h 11m.

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