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

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen 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 51m
    €35–113

  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 32m
    €27–42

  3. Drive 198.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Giethoorncar car 198.8 km
    2h 12m
    €36–52

  4. 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 14m
    €39–51

Essen to Giethoorn by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, 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 51m.

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