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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Düsseldorf

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcen, Rotonde N271 to Venlo, Busstationbus bus 383
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2h 13m
    €16–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arcen, Rotonde N271 to Venlo, Busstationbus bus 383
    2. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus bus 023 / ...
    2h 37m
    €9–14

  3. Drive  68.2 km

    1. Drive from Arcen to Essencar car 68.2 km
    48 min
    €13–19

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcen, Rotonde N271 to Venlo, Busstationbus bus 383
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain train
    3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train
    2h 15m
    €14–52

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Arcen, Rotonde N271 to Venlo, Busstationbus bus 383
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    3h 15m

Arcen to Essen by bus and train

Calendar378Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Arcen, Rotonde N271 to Essen central train station via Venlo Station in around 2h 37m.

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