What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Hoogeveen?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hoogeveen is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Hoogeveen?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hoogeveen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hoogeveen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hoogeveen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hoogeveen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Hoogeveen?

The distance between Essen and Hoogeveen is 230 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Hoogeveen without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Hoogeveen without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €26 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Hoogeveen?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Essen to Hoogeveen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hoogeveen bus from?

Essen to Hoogeveen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hoogeveen train from?

Essen to Hoogeveen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Hoogeveen?

The best way to get from Essen to Hoogeveen is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €26 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Essen to Hoogeveen bus arrive?

Essen to Hoogeveen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Hoogeveen train arrive?

Essen to Hoogeveen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hoogeveen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hoogeveen is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Essen to Hoogeveen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Hoogeveen?

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Essen to Hoogeveen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Essen and Hoogeveen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Hoogeveen station. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at [Hoogeveen] Voorzijde station, busstation via Arnhem, Centraal Station - J, Apeldoorn, Station and [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Hoogeveen by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Hoogeveentrain
3h 29m
€26–119
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Station - Bbus 302
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4. Take the bus from [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan to [Hoogeveen] Voorzijde station, busstationbus
4h 22m
Drive 172.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hoogeveencar 172.7 km
2h 14m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
5h 43m
€30–46

Essen to Hoogeveen by train

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hoogeveen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to [Hoogeveen] Voorzijde station, busstation via Arnhem Centraal Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station - J, Apeldoorn, Station, Zwolle, Station, and [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan in around 4h 22m.

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