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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Arnhem is to bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Arnhem is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Arnhem?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Arnhem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Arnhem Centraal. Services depart once daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Arnhem?

The distance between Essen and Arnhem is 109 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Arnhem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs €8 - €13.

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

The bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Station takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arnhem bus from?

Essen to Arnhem bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arnhem train from?

Essen to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Arnhem?

The best way to get from Essen to Arnhem is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs €8 - €13. Alternatively, you can train via Oberhausen Hbf, which costs €13 - €80 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Essen to Arnhem bus arrive?

Essen to Arnhem bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Arnhem train arrive?

Essen to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Arnhem?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Arnhem is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Essen to Arnhem.

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

Book your Essen to Arnhem train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Arnhem?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 16m
€8–13
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
1h 17m
€13–77
Drive 106.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Arnhemcar 106.8 km
1h 4m
€20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
1h 20m
€19–80

Essen to Arnhem by bus

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.5 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €18–20 and the journey takes 1h 16m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–65 and the journey takes 53 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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