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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2h 28m
    €38–79
  2. Drive 169.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zwolle to Essencar car 169.9 km
    1h 49m
    €30–43
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus bus 056
    4h 45m
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3h 36m
    €129–376
  5. Train via Enschede

    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain train
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train Re2
    3h 46m
    €36–68

Zwolle to Essen by train

Calendar246Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zwolle to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Essen central train station via Apeldoorn, Station [ G ], Arnhem, Centraal Station, and Arnhem Central Station in around 4h 45m.

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