There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain
4h 22m€27–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain Sprinter RS23 / ...
6h 13m€38–48Drive 198.8 km
- Drive from Essen to Giethoorncar 198.8 km
2h 12m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 823
7h 31m€39–46
Essen to Giethoorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Giethoorn is to train which costs €26 - €70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Enschede, Centraal Station, Zwolle, Station and Zwartsluis, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Steenwijk via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Essen and Giethoorn is 232 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €26 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Essen to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Essen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Giethoorn is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Enschede, Enschede, Centraal Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwartsluis, Busstation in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede 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.
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