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

The cheapest way to get from Zoetermeer to Essen is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zoetermeer to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Zoetermeer and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zoetermeer station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station and arriving at Essen central train station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Zoetermeer and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer Oost and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Zoetermeer to Essen?

The distance between Zoetermeer and Essen is 212 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Essen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Zoetermeer to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Essen bus from?

Zoetermeer to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zoetermeer to Essen?

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Essen is to train via Arnhem which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs €17 - €70 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Essen bus arrive?

Zoetermeer to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zoetermeer to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zoetermeer to Essen is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Zoetermeer to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Zoetermeer to Essen by train, bus, 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 via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer Oost to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf78 / ...
2h 56m
€43–109
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague Central Bus Station to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
4h 56m
€17–68
Drive 212.5 km
1. Drive from Zoetermeer to Essen212.5 km
2h 17m
€38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3h 21m
€121–344
Train
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer Oost to Utrecht CentraalSprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 34m
€38–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
5h 2m
€18–44

Zoetermeer to Essen by train

261Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.4 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Zoetermeer Oost to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from The Hague Central Bus Station to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz once a week. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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