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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Veendam is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Veendam is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Veendam?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Veendam, van Stolbergweg via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Gieten, P+R Gieten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Veendam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Veendam via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Essen to Veendam?

The distance between Essen and Veendam is 316 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Veendam without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Essen to Veendam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Veendam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Veendam train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Veendam?

The best way to get from Essen to Veendam is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 40m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Veendam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Veendam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Veendam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Veendam is 212 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Essen to Veendam.

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

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Where can I stay near Veendam?

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Essen to Veendam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Veendam by train, bus, or car

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Train via Arnhem
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 Groningentrain
4h 40m
€38–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 6m
€31–49
Drive 211.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Veendamcar 211.7 km
1h 57m
€38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
5h 37m
€49–177
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
6h 12m
€55–86

Essen to Veendam by train

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Veendam via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, and Groningen in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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