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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Arnhem is to bus which costs €9 - €25 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Arnhem is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Arnhem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Arnhem Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Arnhem?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Essen to Arnhem?

The distance between Essen and Arnhem is 109 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Arnhem without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €20 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Essen to Arnhem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Arnhem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Arnhem train from?

Essen to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Arnhem?

The best way to get from Essen to Arnhem is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €20 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €25 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Essen to Arnhem bus arrive?

Essen to Arnhem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arnhem Central Station.

Where does the Essen to Arnhem train arrive?

Essen to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Arnhem?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Arnhem is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Essen to Arnhem.

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

Book your Essen to Arnhem train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Arnhem?

Book your Essen to Arnhem bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 898+ hotels available in Arnhem.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Arnhem by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
1h 33m
€21–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 056
1h 55m
€9–25
Drive 106.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Arnhemcar 106.8 km
1h 3m
€19–28

Essen to Arnhem by train

222Weekly Trains

1h 33mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.6 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €9–25 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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