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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 43N / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain train
    4h 15m
    €34–176

  2. 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 19m
    €38–56

  3. Drive 236.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Sneekcar car 236.4 km
    2h 30m
    €42–61

  4. Train via Leeuwarden

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 43N / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    4h 46m
    €37–183

  5. Train via Enschede

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain train Re2
    2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain train
    3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveentrain train
    5h 33m
    €54–89

Essen to Sneek by train and bus

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sneek, Prins Hendrikkade via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 4h 15m. 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 19m.

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