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

The cheapest way to get from Gouda to Essen is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gouda to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Gouda and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gouda station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gouda, Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Gouda and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Gouda to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gouda and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Gouda to Essen?

The distance between Gouda and Essen is 197 km. The road distance is 197 km.

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

The best way to get from Gouda to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Gouda to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Essen bus from?

Gouda to Essen bus services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Gouda, Station.

Where do I catch the Gouda to Essen train from?

Gouda to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Gouda to Essen?

The best way to get from Gouda to Essen is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Gouda to Essen bus arrive?

Gouda to Essen bus services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde station.

Where does the Gouda to Essen train arrive?

Gouda to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gouda to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gouda to Essen is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Gouda to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2603+ hotels available in Essen.

Gouda to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 307 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 52m
€37–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h 5m
€24–50
Drive 197 km
1. Drive from Gouda to Essencar 197 km
2h 10m
€35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gouda to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenAtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 20m
€123–350
Line 307 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gouda, Station to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 307
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 9m

Gouda to Essen by train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.8 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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