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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Doetinchem?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Doetinchem. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Doetinchem, Centrum via Arnhem, Centraal Station [ L ]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Doetinchem?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Doetinchem. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Doetinchem via Oberhausen Hbf and Zevenaar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Essen to Doetinchem?

The distance between Essen and Doetinchem is 111 km. The road distance is 86.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Doetinchem without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Essen to Doetinchem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Doetinchem bus from?

Essen to Doetinchem bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Doetinchem train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Doetinchem?

The best way to get from Essen to Doetinchem is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Doetinchem bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Doetinchem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Doetinchem?

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

Where can I stay near Doetinchem?

There are 571+ hotels available in Doetinchem.

Essen to Doetinchem - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 23 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Doetinchem 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
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re / ...
2h 23m
€44–60
Drive 86.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Doetinchemcar 86.4 km
1h
€16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station [ L ] to Doetinchem, Centrumbus 27 / ...
2h 49m
Train, bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Borken, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Borken, Bahnhof to Bocholt, Bustreffbus S75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dinxperlo, Willem van Oranjeplein to Doetinchem, Gemeentehuisbus 23 / ...
4h 8m

Essen to Doetinchem by train

207Weekly Trains

2h 23mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Doetinchem.

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Distance: 111.1 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zevenaar hourly. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Doetinchem, Centrum via Arnhem, Centraal Station [ L ] in around 2h 49m.

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