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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

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    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
    4h 21m
    €27–69

  2. Bus, train

    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 33m
    €28–40

  3. Drive  198.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Giethoorncar car 198.8 km
    2h 12m
    €37–53

  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 13m
    €39–49

Essen to Giethoorn by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 21m.

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