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How to get fromEssen to Ter Apelby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Ter Apel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain train
    4h 37m
    €40–91

  2. Drive  177.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Ter Apelcar car 177.9 km
    1h 34m
    €33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus bus 300 / ...
    6h 29m
    €37–54

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
    2. Take the bus from Winschoten, Station to Ter Apel, Centrumbus bus 72
    6h 35m
    €53–105

Essen to Ter Apel by train and bus

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ter Apel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ter Apel, Centrum via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Emmen, Station in around 6h 29m.

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