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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Leeuwardenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    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 Leeuwardentrain train
    4h 4m
    €31–122

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    6h 6m
    €33–58

  3. Drive 260.3 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Leeuwardencar car 260.3 km
    2h 48m
    €47–68

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 18m
    €151–369

  5. Train via Enschede

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain train Re2
    2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain train
    3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 23m
    €51–85

Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden by train

Calendar237Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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