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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kampen is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kampen is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kampen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kampen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kampen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Essen to Kampen?

The distance between Essen and Kampen is 197 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kampen without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Essen to Kampen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kampen train from?

Essen to Kampen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kampen?

The best way to get from Essen to Kampen is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Essen to Kampen train arrive?

Essen to Kampen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kampen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kampen is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Essen to Kampen.

Where can I stay near Kampen?

There are 603+ hotels available in Kampen.

Essen to Kampen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Kampen 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 Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
3h 25m
€43–89
Drive 174.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Kampencar 174.6 km
1h 48m
€31–45
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ] to Apeldoorn, Station Bbus 302 / ...
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
3h 54m
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4h 39m
€41–56

Essen to Kampen by train

227Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.7 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kampen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Kampen via Arnhem Centraal Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ], Apeldoorn, Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwolle in around 3h 54m.

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