There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Duisburg Hbf
best- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain
4h 31m€27–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 056
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
5h 11m€37–45Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Essen to Giethoorncar 198.8 km
2h 12m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
4h 36m€36–59Train via Utrecht
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Steenwijktrain Intercity
5h 54m€35–84Bus, train via Enschede
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain Sprinter RS23 / ...
6h 13m€39–49
Essen to Giethoorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Giethoorn is to bus and train which costs €35 - €45 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Steenwijk via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Essen and Giethoorn is 241 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Giethoorn without a car is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 4h 31m and costs €27 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Essen to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Essen to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Giethoorn is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Essen to Giethoorn.
There are 554+ hotels available in Giethoorn.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Enschede to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Blauwnet
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- Grand Bus
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