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

The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden, Klanderij and arriving at Essen central train station via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Leeuwarden to Essen?

The distance between Leeuwarden and Essen is 277 km. The road distance is 259.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Leeuwarden to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Essen bus from?

Leeuwarden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Essen train from?

Leeuwarden to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Leeuwarden to Essen?

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Essen is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Essen bus arrive?

Leeuwarden to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Essen train arrive?

Leeuwarden to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Leeuwarden to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Essen is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Leeuwarden to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 34m
€32–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 57m
€36–59
Drive 259.4 km
1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Essencar 259.4 km
2h 52m
€47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 34m
€151–366
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Duelmentrain Re
4. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re2
4h 43m
€43–84

Leeuwarden to Essen by train

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Distance: 276.5 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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