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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Veendam is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Veendam is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Veendam?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Veendam, van Stolbergweg via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Gieten, P+R Gieten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Veendam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Veendam via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Essen to Veendam?

The distance between Essen and Veendam is 316 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Veendam without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Essen to Veendam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Veendam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Veendam train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Veendam?

The best way to get from Essen to Veendam is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €110 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Essen to Veendam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Veendam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Veendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Veendam is 212 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Essen to Veendam.

Where can I stay near Veendam?

There are 499+ hotels available in Veendam.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Veendam 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 Groningentrain
4h 58m
€62–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus 027
6h 15m
€26–107
Drive 211.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Veendamcar 211.7 km
1h 56m
€38–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
2. Take the bus from Leer to Bad Nieuweschans BUSbus 620 / ...
5h 5m
€60–72

Essen to Veendam by train

210Weekly Trains

4h 58mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Veendam 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 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–100 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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