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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €18 - €20 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arnhem Central Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Arnhem and Essen Hbf is 117 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 1h 13m and costs €11 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Arnhem to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Essen Hbf bus from?

Arnhem to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Arnhem to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Essen Hbf is to train via Duisburg Hbf which takes 1h 13m and costs €11 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €20 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Arnhem to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Arnhem to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arnhem to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Essen Hbf is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Arnhem to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2571+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Arnhem to Essen Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Duisburg Hbf
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1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
1h 13m
€12–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 056
2h 5m
€18–20
Drive 106.5 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Essen Hbfcar 106.5 km
1h 8m
€22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
1h 28m
€17–40
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 33m
€27–29

Arnhem to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 117.3 km
Duration: 1h 13m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 57 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 2h 5m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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