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How to get fromEssen to Willichby train, bus, taxi, car or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Willich by train, bus, taxi, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen-Altenessen to Forsthaustrain train Rb
    58 min
    €45–54

  2. Drive 47.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Willichcar car 47.6 km
    35 min
    €7–10

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Düsseldorf central bus station to Willichtaxi taxi
    1h
    €67–84

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Willichtaxi taxi 47.6 km
    35 min
    €140–180

  5. Train, line 77283 train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kaarster Seetrain train 77283 / ...
    1h 31m

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Essen-Altenessen to Forsthaus every 2 hours. Tickets cost €20–24 and the journey takes 48 min.

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