There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Zeeland by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Middelburgtrain Intercity
4h 47m€32–86Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Zuidpleinbus N116
- Take the bus from Oude-Tonge, Busstation [ C ] to Middelburg, Hof van Tangebus 133
6h 57m€50–73Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Essen to Middelburgcar 275.7 km
2h 59m€51–73Fly, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Goestrain
5h 3m€145–379
Essen to Zeeland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Zeeland is to train which costs €30 - €90 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Zeeland is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Zeeland. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Middelburg, Hof van Tange via Rotterdam, Zuidplein [ K ] and Oude-Tonge, Busstation [ C ]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Zeeland. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Middelburg via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Essen and Zeeland is 306 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Zeeland without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Essen to Zeeland, including transfers.
Essen to Zeeland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Zeeland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Zeeland is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Zeeland, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Middelburg via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Middelburg, Hof van Tange via Rotterdam Zuidplein, Rotterdam, Zuidplein [ K ], Oude-Tonge, Busstation [ D ], and Oude-Tonge, Busstation [ C ] in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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 Rotterdam Zuidplein
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Zeeland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Zuidplein station.
Essen to Zeeland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Zeeland is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Essen to Zeeland.
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