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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gouda is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Gouda is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gouda?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Gouda station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gouda, Station via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Gouda?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gouda. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Gouda via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Gouda?

The distance between Essen and Gouda is 201 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Gouda without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs €16 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Essen to Gouda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Gouda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Gouda train from?

Essen to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Gouda?

The best way to get from Essen to Gouda is to bus which takes 3h and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Essen to Gouda bus arrive?

Essen to Gouda bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Where does the Essen to Gouda train arrive?

Essen to Gouda train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Gouda?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Gouda is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Essen to Gouda.

Where can I stay near Gouda?

There are 692+ hotels available in Gouda.

Essen to Gouda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Gouda by bus, train, night train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 056
3h
€17–33
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 4m
€37–107
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2h 38m
€36–277
Drive 198.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Goudacar 198.1 km
2h 5m
€35–50
Bus, line 307 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Gouda, Stationbus 307
3h 25m

Essen to Gouda by bus and train

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Distance: 201.2 km
Duration: 3h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum once daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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