There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Ter Apel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
4h 26m€48–124Drive 177.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Ter Apelcar 177.9 km
1h 34m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 300
6h 37m€37–58Train via Oberhausen Hbf
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
4h 38m€41–126
Essen to Ter Apel by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ter Apel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Ter Apel is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Ter Apel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Emmen, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ter Apel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Emmen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Essen and Ter Apel is 275 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Ter Apel without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Essen to Ter Apel, including transfers.
Essen to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Ter Apel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Ter Apel is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ter Apel, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ter Apel, Centrum via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Emmen, Station in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zwolle to Emmen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
Train from Zwolle to Emmen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- qbuzz.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.qbuzz.nl/en
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Essen to Ter Apel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ter Apel is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Essen to Ter Apel.
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