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

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Sneek 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 Heerenveentrain train
    4h 12m
    €40–80

  2. Train via Oberhausen Hbf

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain train
    4h 17m
    €34–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus bus 315 / ...
    6h 26m
    €40–57

  4. Drive  236.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Sneekcar car 236.4 km
    2h 30m
    €44–63

  5. Train via Leeuwarden

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    4h 45m
    €37–93

Essen to Sneek by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Sneek, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 6h 26m.

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