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

The cheapest way to get from Oldenzaal to Essen is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldenzaal to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Oldenzaal and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldenzaal to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Oldenzaal, Hofmeijerstraat and arriving at Essen central train station via Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Oldenzaal and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Oldenzaal to Essen. However, there are services departing from Oldenzaal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rheine and Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Oldenzaal to Essen?

The distance between Oldenzaal and Essen is 165 km. The road distance is 111.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Oldenzaal to Essen without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 2h 14m and costs €27 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Oldenzaal to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldenzaal to Essen bus from?

Oldenzaal to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Enschede station.

Where do I catch the Oldenzaal to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Oldenzaal to Essen?

The best way to get from Oldenzaal to Essen is to train via Rheine which takes 2h 14m and costs €27 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Oldenzaal to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldenzaal to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldenzaal to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldenzaal to Essen is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Oldenzaal to Essen.

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

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

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Train via Rheine
best
1. Take the train from Oldenzaal to Rheinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Rheine to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 14m
€27–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 28m
€18–29
Drive 111.1 km
1. Drive from Oldenzaal to Essencar 111.1 km
1h 17m
€20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Enschede to Duelmentrain Re
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 56m
€22–52
Train #2
1. Take the train from Enschede to Coesfeld(Westf)train Re
2. Take the train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re14
3h 46m

Oldenzaal to Essen by train

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Distance: 165 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Oldenzaal to Essen Hbf via Rheine and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h.

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