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

The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Essen is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Zwolle and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Essen central train station via Apeldoorn, Station [ G ] and Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Zwolle to Essen?

The distance between Zwolle and Essen is 183 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwolle to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Zwolle to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Essen bus from?

Zwolle to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zwolle to Essen?

The best way to get from Zwolle to Essen is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Zwolle to Essen bus arrive?

Zwolle to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.

Where does the Zwolle to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zwolle to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Essen is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Zwolle to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2384+ hotels available in Essen.

Zwolle to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zwolle 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 Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 28m
€38–79
Drive 169.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zwolle to Essencar 169.9 km
1h 49m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 056
4h 45m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 36m
€129–376
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
2. Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re2
3h 46m
€36–68

Zwolle to Essen by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.1 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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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