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How to get fromNijmegen to Essenby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nijmegen to Essen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus bus 037
    1h 40m
    €9–15
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    1h 40m
    €13–52
  3. Drive  109.3 km

    1. Drive from Nijmegen to Essencar car 109.3 km
    1h 11m
    €21–30

Nijmegen to Essen by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nijmegen to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 40m.

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