There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Uithuizen 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 via Arnhem
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 Groningentrain
4h 58m€38–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 49m€33–49Drive 258.9 km
- Drive from Essen to Uithuizencar 258.9 km
2h 34m€48–69Train
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Scheemda to Uithuizentrain Stoptrein RS4
6h 28m€55–111
Essen to Uithuizen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Uithuizen is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Uithuizen is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Uithuizen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Uithuizen via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Uithuizen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Uithuizen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Essen and Uithuizen is 318 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Uithuizen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Essen to Uithuizen, including transfers.
Essen to Uithuizen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Uithuizen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Uithuizen is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Uithuizen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Uithuizen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Groningen in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- 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
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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 Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Scheemda to Uithuizen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–16
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
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Uithuizen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Essen to Uithuizen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Uithuizen is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Essen to Uithuizen.
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