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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Geldern is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Geldern is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Geldern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Geldern. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Geldern Ostwall via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Geldern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Geldern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Geldern Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Geldern?

The distance between Essen and Geldern is 70 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Geldern without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Essen to Geldern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Geldern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Geldern train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Geldern?

The best way to get from Essen to Geldern is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €60 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Essen to Geldern bus arrive?

Essen to Geldern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Essen to Geldern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Geldern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Geldern is 59 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Essen to Geldern.

Where can I stay near Geldern?

There are 527+ hotels available in Geldern.

Essen to Geldern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Geldern by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Krefeld HbfRb33 / ...
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Geldern BahnhofRe10
1h 29m
Drive 58.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Geldern58.6 km
41 min
€9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from DU-Hbf Osteingang to Geldern SüdwallSb30
2h 32m
€12–57
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Geldern58.6 km
41 min
€170–220
Bus via Duisburg central train station
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Duisburg central train stationN1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from DU- Hbf Westeingang to Geldern OstwallSb30
2h 34m
€12–17

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 70.2 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Geldern Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG (NIAG) operates a bus from DU-Hbf Osteingang to Geldern Südwall every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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