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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lemmer is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lemmer is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lemmer?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lemmer station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lemmer, Busstation via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Essen to Lemmer?

The distance between Essen and Lemmer is 275 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Lemmer without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Essen to Lemmer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lemmer bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Lemmer?

The best way to get from Essen to Lemmer is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Essen to Lemmer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Lemmer?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lemmer is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Essen to Lemmer.

Where can I stay near Lemmer?

There are 685+ hotels available in Lemmer.

Essen to Lemmer - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Lemmer 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
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
4h 21m
€53–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus 027
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lemmer, Busstationbus 315
6h 22m
€38–95
Drive 211.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lemmercar 211.5 km
2h 12m
€38–55

Essen to Lemmer by train and bus

224Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.5 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lemmer, Busstation via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lemmer, Busstation via Groningen central station and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 22m.

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