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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lauwersoog is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lauwersoog is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lauwersoog?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lauwersoog. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lauwersoog, Dorp via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Lauwersoog?

The distance between Essen and Lauwersoog is 323 km. The road distance is 273.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lauwersoog without a car is to train and bus via Leeuwarden which takes 5h 35m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Essen to Lauwersoog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lauwersoog bus from?

Essen to Lauwersoog bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where does the Essen to Lauwersoog bus arrive?

Essen to Lauwersoog bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lauwersoog?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lauwersoog is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Essen to Lauwersoog.

Where can I stay near Lauwersoog?

There are 733+ hotels available in Lauwersoog.

Essen to Lauwersoog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Lauwersoog 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, bus via Leeuwarden
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
4. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Dorp355
5h 35m
€62–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station027
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lauwersoog, Dorp163
6h 38m
€27–42
Drive 273.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lauwersoog273.8 km
2h 52m
€49–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
4. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lauwersoog, Robbenoort163
5h 48m
€63–164

Essen to Lauwersoog by train and bus

146Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lauwersoog, Dorp via Groningen central station and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 38m.

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