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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Essen is to bus which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 33m.

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 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Essen central train station via Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs €23 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central 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 40m and costs €23 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Elst to Essen bus arrive?

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

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

There are 3 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 HbfIce / ...
1h 40m
€23–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train station037 / ...
3h 33m
€10–19
Drive 113.7 km
1. Drive from Elst to Essen113.7 km
1h 15m
€21–30

Elst to Essen by train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.4 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–50 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €8–17 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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