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

The cheapest way to get from Makkum to Essen is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Makkum to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €65.

How far is it from Makkum to Essen?

The distance between Makkum and Essen is 301 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Makkum to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Makkum to Essen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Makkum to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Makkum to Essen is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Makkum to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Essen.

Makkum to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Makkum to Essen by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstation390
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
4h 51m
€58–137
Bus, train via Enschede
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstation390
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschede
4. Take the bus from Enschede to Essen central train station027
7h 19m
€45–77
Drive 251.5 km
1. Drive from Makkum to Essen251.5 km
2h 52m
€45–65
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar, Station
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
5h 40m
€137–375

Makkum to Essen by bus and train

130Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.5 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Makkum to Essen. However, you can take the bus to Heerenveen, Busstation, walk to Heerenveen, take the train to Zwolle, take the train to Arnhem Centraal, take the train to Oberhausen Hbf, then take the train to Essen Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Essen central train station via Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Enschede, and Enschede in around 7h 19m.

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