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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Arcen is to bus which costs €8 - €14 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Arcen is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Venlo, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Arcen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Venlo via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Essen to Arcen?

The distance between Essen and Arcen is 80 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Arcen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs €8 - €14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Essen to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arcen bus from?

Essen to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arcen train from?

Essen to Arcen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Arcen?

The best way to get from Essen to Arcen is to bus which takes 1h 47m and costs €8 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €65 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Arcen bus arrive?

Essen to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venlo Station.

Where does the Essen to Arcen train arrive?

Essen to Arcen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Arcen is 68 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Essen to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 424+ hotels available in Arcen.

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venlo, Busstation to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
1h 47m
€9–13
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Viersen to Venlotrain
3. Take the bus from Venlo, Busstation to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
2h 7m
€21–70
Drive 68.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Arcencar 68.1 km
50 min
€13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 43m
€24–64
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 51m
€24–40

Essen to Arcen by bus

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Distance: 80.4 km
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Venlo, Busstation in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Düsseldorf Hbf, Venlo, and Venlo, Busstation in around 2h 43m.

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