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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Essen is to line 331 bus and bus which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elst to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Essen. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Elst and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Elst to Essen. However, there are services departing from Elst and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Elst to Essen?

The distance between Elst and Essen is 118 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Elst to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €13 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Elst to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elst to Essen bus from?

Elst to Essen bus services, operated by Breng, depart from Elst, Dorpsstraat station.

Where do I catch the Elst to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Elst to Essen?

The best way to get from Elst to Essen is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs €13 - €60. Alternatively, you can line 331 bus and bus, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Elst to Essen bus arrive?

Elst to Essen bus services, operated by Breng, arrive at Arnhem, Centraal Station [ E ].

Where does the Elst to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elst to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Elst to Essen is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Elst to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Elst to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 331 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elst to Essen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 34m
€13–59
Line 331 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Arnhem, Centraal Station [ E ]bus 331
2. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 37m
€9–15
Drive 113.7 km
1. Drive from Elst to Essencar 113.7 km
1h 15m
€20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
3h 3m
€9–15

Elst to Essen by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.4 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €9–23 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elst, Dorpsstraat to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal Station in around 2h 37m.

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