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How to get fromEssen to Kalkarby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus via Xanten Bahnhof

    best
    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain train Rb31
    2. Take the bus from Xanten Bahnhof to Kalkar Marktbus bus X27 / ...
    2h 11m

  2. Drive 70.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Kalkarcar car 70.8 km
    56 min
    €10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Weselbus bus 1808 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Kalkar Marktbus bus X27
    3h 17m
    €17–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Kalkartaxi taxi 70.8 km
    56 min
    €170–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train S3
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Empel-Reestrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Rees Empel Bf to Kalkar Marktbus bus X32
    2h 32m
    €18–28

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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Kalkar, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kalkar Markt via Oberhausen Hbf, Oberhausen Hbf, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 3h 17m.

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