What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Ter Apel?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ter Apel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Ter Apel?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ter Apel is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ter Apel?

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 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ter Apel?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ter Apel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Emmen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Ter Apel?

The distance between Essen and Ter Apel is 275 km. The road distance is 177.9 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Ter Apel without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Ter Apel without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Ter Apel?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Essen to Ter Apel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ter Apel bus from?

Essen to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ter Apel train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Ter Apel?

The best way to get from Essen to Ter Apel is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Ter Apel bus arrive?

Essen to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Essen to Ter Apel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Ter Apel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ter Apel is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Essen to Ter Apel.

Where can I stay near Ter Apel?

There are 557+ hotels available in Ter Apel.

Essen to Ter Apel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
4h 30m
€41–122
Drive 177.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Ter Apelcar 177.9 km
1h 34m
€32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 300 / ...
6h 34m
€35–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
2. Take the bus from Winschoten, Station to Ter Apel, Centrumbus 72
6h 36m
€52–181

Essen to Ter Apel by train and bus

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4h 30mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.9 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ter Apel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ter Apel, Korenakker via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 4h 30m. 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 34m.

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