There are 2 ways to get from Elten to Essen by train or car
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Elten to Essen by train
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The cheapest way to get from Elten to Essen is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Elten to Essen is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct train from Elten to Essen. However, there are services departing from Emmerich-Elten and arriving at Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Elten and Essen is 86 km. The road distance is 84.1 km.
The best way to get from Elten to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Elten to Essen, including transfers.
Elten to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Emmerich-Elten station.
Elten to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elten to Essen is 84 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Elten to Essen.
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What companies run services between Elten, Germany and Essen, Germany?
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Emmerich-Elten to Oberhausen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €24 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Emmerich-Elten to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
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