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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kleve is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kleve is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kleve?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kleve. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Kleve Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Essen to Kleve?

The distance between Essen and Kleve is 104 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Kleve without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Essen to Kleve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kleve train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Kleve?

The best way to get from Essen to Kleve is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Kleve train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Kleve?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kleve is 86 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Essen to Kleve.

Where can I stay near Kleve?

There are 602+ hotels available in Kleve.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Kleve 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 Krefeld Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain Re10
1h 52m
Drive 86.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Klevecar 86.1 km
59 min
€13–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Weseltrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Kleve Bahnhofbus X27
2h 44m
€19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerichbus 1808 / ...
3h 16m
€18–25

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 104.1 km
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Kleve Bahnhof via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, VIAS Rail GmbH operates a bus from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerich every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–13 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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