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 €11 - €26 and takes 4h 16m.

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 2m and costs €15 - €22.

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 16m.

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 Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Doetinchem to Essen?

The distance between Doetinchem and Essen is 138 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 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m 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 RRReis, depart from Doetinchem station.

Train or bus from Doetinchem to Essen?

The best way to get from Doetinchem to Essen is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €26 and takes 4h 16m.

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 RRReis, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Doetinchem to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Doetinchem to Essen is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Doetinchem to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Doetinchem to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 23 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Doetinchem to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doetinchem to Arnhem Centraaltrain Stoptrein RS32
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 2m
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 037 / ...
4h 16m
€11–26
Drive 85.5 km
1. Drive from Doetinchem to Essencar 85.5 km
1h 2m
€15–22
Train via Zevenaar
1. Take the train from Zevenaar to Oberhausen Hbftrain Stoptrein RE19
2h 50m
€18–38
Line 23 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doetinchem, Gemeentehuis to Dinxperlo, Willem van Oranjepleinbus 23
2. Take the bus from Bocholt, Bustreff to Borken, Bahnhofbus R51 / ...
3. Take the train from Borken, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 28m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Doetinchem to Essen.

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Distance: 138.3 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Doetinchem to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 2m. 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 16m.

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