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

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  1. Train, line 302 bus via Duisburg Hbf

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    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Amaliaparkbus bus 302
    2h 13m
    €19–54

  2. Bus, line 302 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus bus 056
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraatbus bus 302
    2h 41m
    €26–27

  3. Drive  129.5 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Apeldoorncar car 129.5 km
    1h 22m
    €27–39

  4. Train, line 302 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 77
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Station - Bbus bus 302
    2h 13m
    €24–39

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zutphentrain train Sprinter / ...
    2h 46m
    €20–58

Essen to Apeldoorn by train and bus

Calendar366Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Apeldoorn, Hoofdstraat via Arnhem Central Station and Arnhem, Centraal Station - J in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Apeldoorn via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zutphen in around 2h 46m.

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