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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Gouda is to bus and line 307 bus which costs €24 - €70 and takes 3h 41m.

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 €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Gouda?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Gouda station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gouda, Station via Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn and De Meern, De Meern-Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

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.

How far is it from Essen to Gouda?

The distance between Essen and Gouda is 197 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 train which takes 3h and costs €35 - €100.

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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 train which takes 3h and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 307 bus, which costs €24 - €70 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Gouda bus arrive?

Essen to Gouda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Gouda?

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Essen to Gouda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 307 bus, and night train

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Gouda by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h
€37–97
Bus, line 307 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 056
2. Take the bus from De Meern, De Meern-Oost to Gouda, Stationbus 307
3h 41m
€24–68
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2h 38m
€36–269
Drive 198.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Goudacar 198.1 km
2h 5m
€36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerichtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Emmerich, Emm Bahnhof to Nijmegen, Centraal Stationbus 58
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 26m
€42–64
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Goudatrain
3h 45m
€123–366

Essen to Gouda by train

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Distance: 196.8 km
Duration: 3h

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Gouda, Station via Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn and De Meern, De Meern-Oost in around 3h 41m.

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