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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Wijchen is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Wijchen is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Wijchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Wijchen station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Wijchen, Station Wijchen via Nijmegen, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Wijchen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Wijchen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Wijchen via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Essen to Wijchen?

The distance between Essen and Wijchen is 136 km. The road distance is 117.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Wijchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €23 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Essen to Wijchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Wijchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Wijchen train from?

Essen to Wijchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Wijchen?

The best way to get from Essen to Wijchen is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €23 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Essen to Wijchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Wijchen train arrive?

Essen to Wijchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Wijchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Wijchen is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Essen to Wijchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Wijchen?

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Where can I stay near Wijchen?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Wijchen 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 Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Wijchentrain Sprinter
1h 59m
€23–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Wijchen, Station Wijchenbus 15 / ...
2h 21m
€13–18
Drive 117.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Wijchencar 117.1 km
1h 12m
€22–31
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Wijchentrain Sprinter
2h 15m
€16–77

Essen to Wijchen by train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Wijchen via Arnhem Centraal in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Wijchen, Station Wijchen via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Nijmegen, Centraal Station in around 2h 21m.

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