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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zutphen is to bus and train which costs €16 - €35 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Zutphen is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Zutphen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zutphen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Zutphen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Zutphen?

The distance between Essen and Zutphen is 138 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Zutphen without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €28 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Essen to Zutphen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Zutphen train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Zutphen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Zutphen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zutphen is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Essen to Zutphen.

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

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Where can I stay near Zutphen?

There are 690+ hotels available in Zutphen.

Essen to Zutphen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Zutphen 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 Zutphentrain Sprinter / ...
2h 14m
€29–68
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 056
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zutphentrain Sprinter / ...
2h 34m
€16–33
Drive 109.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Zutphencar 109.3 km
1h 23m
€19–28

Essen to Zutphen by train

210Weekly Trains

2h 14mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essen to Zutphen.

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Distance: 137.8 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zutphen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 14m.

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