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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zoetermeer is to bus which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zoetermeer is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Zoetermeer?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Zoetermeer station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station via 's-Gravenhage, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zoetermeer?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zoetermeer. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zoetermeer via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Zoetermeer?

The distance between Essen and Zoetermeer is 214 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zoetermeer without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Essen to Zoetermeer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zoetermeer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Zoetermeer train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Zoetermeer?

The best way to get from Essen to Zoetermeer is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Essen to Zoetermeer bus arrive?

Essen to Zoetermeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Essen to Zoetermeer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Zoetermeer?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zoetermeer is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Essen to Zoetermeer.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Zoetermeer?

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Where can I stay near Zoetermeer?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Zoetermeer.

Essen to Zoetermeer - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Zoetermeer 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 Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to ZoetermeerIntercity
3h 31m
€42–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to The HagueN885 / ...
4h 31m
€16–29
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zoetermeer OostSprinter
3h 22m
€38–285
Drive 211.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zoetermeer211.4 km
2h 12m
€38–55
Train via Zoetermeer Oost
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zoetermeer OostSprinter
3h 44m
€39–115
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Den Haag Laan v NOI
3h 32m
€120–340

Essen to Zoetermeer by train

53Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.5 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zoetermeer via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to The Hague 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–26 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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