There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Lemmer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain
4h 11m€33–85Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lemmer, Busstationbus 315
6h 22m€40–56Drive 211.5 km
- Drive from Essen to Lemmercar 211.5 km
2h 12m€39–56
Essen to Lemmer by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lemmer is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Lemmer is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €60.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lemmer. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Heerenveen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Essen and Lemmer is 274 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Lemmer without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Essen to Lemmer, including transfers.
Essen to Lemmer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Lemmer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Lemmer is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
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 11m. 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.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lemmer, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Lemmer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Essen to Lemmer train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lemmer is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Essen to Lemmer.
There are 723+ hotels available in Lemmer.