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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Giethoornby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 77
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain train
    3h 52m
    €35–115

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train Intercity
    4h 33m
    €28–43

  3. Drive 199.5 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Giethoorncar car 199.5 km
    2h 12m
    €36–52

  4. Train via Oberhausen Hbf

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 43N / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain train
    4h 9m
    €28–118

  5. Bus, train via Enschede

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train Sprinter RS23 / ...
    6h 13m
    €39–52

Essen Hbf to Giethoorn by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 3h 52m.

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