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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €6 - €12 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Nijmegen is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Nijmegen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Nijmegen Centraal Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Nijmegen?

The distance between Essen and Nijmegen is 110 km. The road distance is 109.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Nijmegen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €12.

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

The bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Nijmegen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Nijmegen train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Nijmegen?

The best way to get from Essen to Nijmegen is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €6 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €75 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Essen to Nijmegen bus arrive?

Essen to Nijmegen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where does the Essen to Nijmegen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Nijmegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Nijmegen is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Essen to Nijmegen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Nijmegen?

There are 768+ hotels available in Nijmegen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Nijmegen by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
1h 30m
€6–12
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain S3
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Nijmegentrain
1h 54m
€26–70
Drive 109.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Nijmegencar 109.6 km
1h 10m
€20–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Emmerichtrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Emmerich, Emm Bahnhof to Nijmegen, Centraal Stationbus 58
3h 5m
€18–38

Essen to Nijmegen by bus

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 1h 54m.

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