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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kleve is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kleve is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kleve?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kleve. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kleve Koekkoek-Platz via Nijmegen Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kleve?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kleve. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kleve Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Essen to Kleve?

The distance between Essen and Kleve is 90 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kleve without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 47m and costs €17 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Essen to Kleve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kleve bus from?

Essen to Kleve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kleve train from?

Essen to Kleve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kleve?

The best way to get from Essen to Kleve is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Essen to Kleve bus arrive?

Essen to Kleve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Kleve train arrive?

Essen to Kleve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Krefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kleve?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kleve is 86 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Essen to Kleve.

Where can I stay near Kleve?

There are 627+ hotels available in Kleve.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Emmerich Bahnhoftrain 77
2. Take the bus from Emmerich Bahnhof to Kleve Koekkoek-Platzbus Sb58
1h 47m
€17–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Koekkoek-Platzbus Sb58
2h 30m
€13–20
Drive 86.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Klevecar 86.1 km
59 min
€13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain Re10
1h 53m
€21–51
Train, bus via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerichtrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Emmerich Bahnhof to Kleve Koekkoek-Platzbus Sb58
2h 8m
€16–61

Essen to Kleve by train and bus

7Weekly Services

1h 47mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.7 km
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Kleve Koekkoek-Platz via Nijmegen Centraal Station in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kleve Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 53m.

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