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 €24 - €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 44m.

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 44m and costs €22 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m 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.

Train or bus from Nieuwegein to Essen?

The best way to get from Nieuwegein to Essen is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs €24 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 3h 21m.

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 2779+ 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
best
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 44m
€22–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 21m
€25–28
Drive 168.6 km
1. Drive from Nieuwegein to Essencar 168.6 km
1h 48m
€31–44
Line 21 tram, train, fly
1. Take the tram from Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City to Utrecht, CS Centrumzijdetram
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 24m
€136–335
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77
3h 21m
€32–124

Nieuwegein to Essen by tram and train

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Distance: 174.2 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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 €22–25 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Essen Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €29–120 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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