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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Essen is to bus which costs €11 - €23 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arnhem Central Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Essen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Essen?

The distance between Arnhem and Essen is 108 km. The road distance is 105.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €20 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Arnhem to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Essen bus from?

Arnhem to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Essen train from?

Arnhem to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Essen?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Essen is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs €20 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €23 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Arnhem to Essen bus arrive?

Arnhem to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Arnhem to Essen train arrive?

Arnhem to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Essen is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Arnhem to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Arnhem to Essen?

Book your Arnhem to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Arnhem to Essen?

Book your Arnhem to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2583+ hotels available in Essen.

Arnhem to Essen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
1h 11m
€20–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 037 / ...
2h 10m
€11–23
Drive 105.9 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Essencar 105.9 km
1h 8m
€19–28

Arnhem to Essen by train

264Weekly Trains

1h 11mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.3 km
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €11–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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