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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Sneek is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Sneek is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Sneek?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Sneek. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Sneek?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Sneek. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Sneek via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Essen to Sneek?

The distance between Essen and Sneek is 277 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Sneek without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Essen to Sneek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Sneek bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Sneek train from?

Essen to Sneek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Sneek?

The best way to get from Essen to Sneek is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Sneek bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Sneek train arrive?

Essen to Sneek train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Sneek?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Sneek is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Essen to Sneek.

Where can I stay near Sneek?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Sneek.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Sneek 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 26m
€54–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus 027
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
6h 30m
€31–96
Drive 236.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Sneekcar 236.4 km
2h 30m
€41–59
Train via Leeuwarden
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 Leeuwardentrain
4h 52m
€59–136

Essen to Sneek by train and bus

210Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 6h 30m.

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