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 €40 - €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 €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Makkum and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Makkum to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan and arriving at Essen central train station via Heerenveen, Busstation and Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

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 53m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Makkum to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Makkum to Essen bus from?

Makkum to Essen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan station.

Where does the Makkum to Essen bus arrive?

Makkum to Essen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Heerenveen, Busstation.

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 2555+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 53m
€58–138
Drive 251.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Makkum to Essen251.5 km
2h 52m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstation390
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
3. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station027
8h 2m
€47–82
Bus, train via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstation390
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Utrecht Centraal
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
6h 14m
€62–195

Makkum to Essen by bus and train

172Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.5 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Essen central train station via Heerenveen, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, and Groningen central station in around 8h 2m.

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