There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Winterswijk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Zevenaar to Winterswijktrain Stoptrein RS32
2h 56m€40–44Drive 74.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Winterswijkcar 74.2 km
1h 1m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Essen Berliner Platz to Bottrop Hbfbus
- Take the bus from Bottrop Hbf to Borken, Bahnhofbus
- Take the bus from Borken, Bahnhof to Südlohn, Am Vereinshausbus R76 / ...
- Take the bus from Südlohn, Am Vereinshaus to Winterswijk, Centrumbus B7
5hTrain, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Re2
- Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Winterswijk, Stationbus 73
4h 22m€24
Essen to Winterswijk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Winterswijk is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Winterswijk is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Winterswijk. However, there are services departing from Essen Berliner Platz and arriving at Winterswijk, Centrum via Bottrop Hbf, Borken, Bahnhof and Südlohn, Am Vereinshaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Winterswijk. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Winterswijk via Oberhausen Hbf and Zevenaar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Essen and Winterswijk is 144 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Winterswijk without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €39 - €44.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Essen to Winterswijk, including transfers.
Essen to Winterswijk bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, depart from Essen Berliner Platz station.
Essen to Winterswijk train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Winterswijk is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €39 - €44. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Winterswijk, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Winterswijk via Oberhausen Hbf and Zevenaar in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Berliner Platz to Winterswijk, Centrum via Bottrop Hbf, Borken, Bahnhof, and Südlohn, Am Vereinshaus in around 5h.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Zevenaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Bus from Essen Berliner Platz to Bottrop Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Winterswijk bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.
Essen to Winterswijk train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Zevenaar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Winterswijk is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Essen to Winterswijk.
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