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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hindeloopen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hindeloopen is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hindeloopen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hindeloopen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hindeloopen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Hindeloopen?

The distance between Essen and Hindeloopen is 318 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Hindeloopen without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Essen to Hindeloopen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hindeloopen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Hindeloopen?

The best way to get from Essen to Hindeloopen is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Essen to Hindeloopen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Hindeloopen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hindeloopen is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Essen to Hindeloopen.

Where can I stay near Hindeloopen?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Hindeloopen.

Essen to Hindeloopen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Hindeloopen by train, bus, night train, ferry, 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 Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
4. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Hindeloopentrain
5h 30m
€59–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
7h 24m
€38–58
Night train, train, ferry
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Enkhuizentrain
3. Take the ferry from Enkhuizen to Stavorenferry
6h 49m
€57–317
Drive 241.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hindeloopencar 241.1 km
2h 35m
€43–63
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Hindeloopencar
4h 10m
€143–349

Essen to Hindeloopen by train

148Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hindeloopen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Leeuwarden in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Hindeloopen via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Heerenveen, Busstation, Sneek, Busstation, and Sneek in around 7h 24m.

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