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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Makkum is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Makkum is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Makkum?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Makkum. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Essen to Makkum?

The distance between Essen and Makkum is 303 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Makkum without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Essen to Makkum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Makkum bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Makkum?

The best way to get from Essen to Makkum is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 7h.

Where does the Essen to Makkum bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Makkum?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Makkum is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Essen to Makkum.

Where can I stay near Makkum?

There are 696+ hotels available in Makkum.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Makkum 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
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
4. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan390
5h 13m
€58–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station027
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstation315 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan390
7h 28m
€35–61
Drive 251.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Makkum251.6 km
2h 48m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to LeeuwardenIntercity
7h
€69–134

Essen to Makkum by train and bus

166Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.9 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, Leeuwarden, Sneek, and Sneek, Busstation in around 7h.

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