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 Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Kampen?

The distance between Essen and Kampen is 205 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 27m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m 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 Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kampen?

The best way to get from Essen to Kampen is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.

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 590+ hotels available in Kampen.

Essen to Kampen - 4 ways to travel via train, 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 Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
3h 27m
€42–125
Drive 174.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Kampencar 174.6 km
1h 48m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4h 28m
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

224Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kampen via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Kampen via Arnhem Central Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ], Apeldoorn, Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwolle in around 4h 28m.

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