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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Erkelenz is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Erkelenz is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Erkelenz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Erkelenz, Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Essen to Erkelenz?

The distance between Essen and Erkelenz is 81 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Erkelenz without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €35.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Erkelenz, Bf takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Erkelenz train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Erkelenz?

The best way to get from Essen to Erkelenz is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Essen to Erkelenz train arrive?

Essen to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erkelenz, Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Erkelenz?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Erkelenz is 76 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Essen to Erkelenz.

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

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Where can I stay near Erkelenz?

There are 597+ hotels available in Erkelenz.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Erkelenz by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Erkelenz, Bftrain Rb33
1h 21m
€15–35
Drive 75.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Erkelenzcar 75.6 km
52 min
€11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1304 / ...
1h 36m
€13–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Erkelenztaxi 75.6 km
52 min
€220–280

Essen to Erkelenz by train

161Weekly Trains

1h 21mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.8 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Erkelenz, Bf hourly. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Mönchengladbach central train station once daily. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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