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 €6 - €13 and takes 1h 57m.

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 49 min and costs €11 - €18.

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, Station Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Arcen?

The distance between Essen and Arcen is 82 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 57m and costs €6 - €13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m 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.

Train or bus from Essen to Arcen?

The best way to get from Essen to Arcen is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs €6 - €13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Essen to Arcen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Arcen is 68 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Essen to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 414+ hotels available in Arcen.

Essen to Arcen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Arcen by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Venlo Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venlo, Station Venlo to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 83
1h 57m
€6–12
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, Station Venlo to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 83
2h 24m
€22–44
Drive 68.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Arcencar 68.1 km
49 min
€12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
3h 9m
€24–37

Essen to Arcen by bus

26Weekly Buses

1h 57mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.8 km
Duration: 1h 57m

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, Station Venlo in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Neuss Hbf, Venlo, and Venlo, Station Venlo in around 3h 9m.

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