There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Veendam by train, bus, or car
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Train via Zuidbroek
best- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
5h 22m€53–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 5m€33–50Drive 211.7 km
- Drive from Essen to Veendamcar 211.7 km
1h 57m€39–57Train
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
5h 37m€50–98
Essen to Veendam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Veendam is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Veendam is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €35 - €60.
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 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Veendam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Veendam via Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Leer(Ostfriesl), Scheemda and Zuidbroek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Essen and Veendam is 289 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Veendam without a car is to train via Zuidbroek which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Essen to Veendam, including transfers.
Essen to Veendam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Veendam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Veendam is to train via Zuidbroek which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Veendam, Netherlands?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Veendam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Essen to Veendam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Veendam is 212 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Essen to Veendam.
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