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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zandvoort is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zandvoort is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zandvoort?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zandvoort. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zandvoort aan Zee via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Zandvoort?

The distance between Essen and Zandvoort is 230 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zandvoort without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Essen to Zandvoort, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zandvoort train from?

Essen to Zandvoort train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Zandvoort?

The best way to get from Essen to Zandvoort is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Essen to Zandvoort train arrive?

Essen to Zandvoort train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Zandvoort?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zandvoort is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Essen to Zandvoort.

Where can I stay near Zandvoort?

There are 2419+ hotels available in Zandvoort.

Essen to Zandvoort - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Zandvoort by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Amsterdam SloterdijkIntercity / ...
3h 38m
€48–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN885 / ...
5h 46m
€23–42
Night train, line 80 bus
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Stat. De Vlugtlaan to Zandvoort, Zandvoort Centrum80
4h 17m
€40–274
Drive 227.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zandvoort227.9 km
2h 28m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zandvoort aan Zee
3h 19m
€118–343

Essen to Zandvoort by train

244Weekly Trains

3h 38mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zandvoort aan Zee via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 5 times a day. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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