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 €17 - €26 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 €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Doetinchem?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Doetinchem. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Doetinchem, Centrum via Arnhem, Centraal Station - L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

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 Duisburg Hbf and Zevenaar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Doetinchem?

The distance between Essen and Doetinchem is 120 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 20m and costs €35 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Doetinchem train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Doetinchem?

The best way to get from Essen to Doetinchem is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €30 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Essen to Doetinchem bus arrive?

Essen to Doetinchem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arnhem Central 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Doetinchem?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re / ...
2h 20m
€35–46
Drive 86.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Doetinchemcar 86.4 km
1h
€18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 056
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - L to Doetinchem, Centrumbus 27 / ...
3h 35m
€29–30
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 9m

Essen to Doetinchem by train

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Distance: 119.8 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Zevenaar every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €29 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Doetinchem, Centrum via Arnhem Central Station and Arnhem, Centraal Station - L in around 3h 35m.

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