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 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

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 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 and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

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 which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Zoetermeer to Essen, including transfers.

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 which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can line 307 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 629+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 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
best
1. Take the train from Zoetermeer Oost to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 22m
€41–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
5h 6m
€17–31
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 40m
Drive 212.5 km
1. Drive from Zoetermeer to Essencar 212.5 km
2h 17m
€38–54
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 27m
€124–343

Zoetermeer to Essen by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Zoetermeer Oost to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zoetermeer Oost to Essen Hbf via Gouda, Gouda, Station, Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, and Utrecht Centraal station in around 4h 40m.

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