The average bus between Essen and Anholt takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Anholt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Essen and Anholt. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Anholt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Bottrop Hbf and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Anholt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Anholt. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Anholt station via Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Essen to Anholt bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, depart from Essen Berliner Platz station.
Essen to Anholt bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, arrive at Isselburg, Schneidkuhle station.
The distance between Essen and Anholt is 59.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Essen Berliner Platz to Isselburg, Schneidkuhle via Bottrop Hbf, Borken, Bahnhof, and Bocholt, Bustreff in around 4h 31m.