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

The cheapest way to get from Nieuwegein to Essen is to bus which costs €25 - €29 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nieuwegein to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Nieuwegein and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nieuwegein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Nieuwegein and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Nieuwegein to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Nieuwegein to Essen?

The distance between Nieuwegein and Essen is 174 km. The road distance is 168.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nieuwegein to Essen without a car is to line 21 tram and train which takes 2h 37m and costs €20 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Nieuwegein to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nieuwegein to Essen bus from?

Nieuwegein to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Nieuwegein to Essen train from?

Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, depart from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station.

Where does the Nieuwegein to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nieuwegein to Essen train arrive?

Nieuwegein to Essen train services, operated by U-Ov, arrive at Utrecht, CS Centrumzijde station.

Can I drive from Nieuwegein to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nieuwegein to Essen is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Nieuwegein to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2791+ hotels available in Essen.

Nieuwegein to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nieuwegein to Essen by tram, train, bus, car, or plane

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Line 21 tram, train
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1. Take the tram from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Utrecht, CS Centrumzijdetram 21 / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 37m
€20–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 21m
€26–28
Drive 168.6 km
1. Drive from Nieuwegein to Essencar 168.6 km
1h 48m
€32–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 27m
€144–356
Line 74 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Driebergen, Station Drieb.-Zeistbus 74
2. Take the train from Driebergen-Zeist to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re
4. Take the train from Wesel Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 37m
€38–71

Nieuwegein to Essen by tram and train

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Distance: 174.2 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

GrandBus operates a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €23–25 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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