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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rees is to drive which costs €10 - €15 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rees is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €10 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Rees?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Rees. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Rees Busbahnhof via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Rees?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Rees. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Empel-Rees via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Essen to Rees?

The distance between Essen and Rees is 71 km. The road distance is 71 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Rees without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €19 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Essen to Rees, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Rees bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Rees train from?

Essen to Rees train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Rees?

The best way to get from Essen to Rees is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Essen to Rees bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Rees train arrive?

Essen to Rees train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Rees?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rees is 71 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Essen to Rees.

Where can I stay near Rees?

There are 617+ hotels available in Rees.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Empel-Reestrain Re
1h 51m
€20–38
Drive 71 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Reescar 71 km
43 min
€11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus Sb58
3h 37m
€15–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Reestaxi 71 km
43 min
€190–230

Essen to Rees by train and bus

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1h 51mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.7 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rees Busbahnhof via Oberhausen Hbf, Empel-Rees, and Rees Empel Bf in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Rees Busbahnhof via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof in around 3h 37m.

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