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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Essen is to bus which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arnhem Centraal Station station and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Essen?

The distance between Arnhem and Essen is 108 km. The road distance is 105.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €12 - €85.

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

The train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbf takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Essen bus from?

Arnhem to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Arnhem to Essen?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Essen is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €12 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Arnhem to Essen bus arrive?

Arnhem to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Arnhem to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arnhem to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Essen is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Arnhem to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Arnhem to Essen?

Book your Arnhem to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Arnhem to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arnhem to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain Ice
1h 15m
€12–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 16m
€8–15
Drive 105.9 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Essencar 105.9 km
1h 8m
€19–28
Train via Wesel
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Wesel Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re49
2h 35m
€33–48

Arnhem to Essen by train

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Distance: 108.3 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 1h 16m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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