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

The cheapest way to get from Geldern to Essen is to drive which costs €8 - €12 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Geldern to Essen is to drive which takes 45 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Geldern and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geldern to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Geldern Nordwall and arriving at Essen central train station via Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Geldern and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Geldern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Geldern Geldern Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Geldern to Essen?

The distance between Geldern and Essen is 69 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geldern to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €13 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Geldern to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geldern to Essen train from?

Geldern to Essen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Geldern Geldern Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Geldern to Essen?

The best way to get from Geldern to Essen is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €13 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €21 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Geldern to Essen train arrive?

Geldern to Essen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Krefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Geldern to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geldern to Essen is 56 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Geldern to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Geldern to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Where do I catch the Geldern to Essen bus from?

Geldern to Essen bus services, operated by Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (NIAG), depart from Geldern Nordwall station.

There are 5 ways to get from Geldern to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geldern Geldern Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain Re10
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
1h 18m
€13–28
Drive 56.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Geldern to Essencar 56.5 km
45 min
€9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf Osteingangbus Sb30
1h 30m
€11–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Geldern to Essentaxi 56.5 km
45 min
€170–210
Bus via Duisburg central train station
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU- Hbf Westeingangbus Sb30
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Essen central train stationbus N1361 / ...
2h 30m
€9–13

Geldern to Essen by train

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69.4 km
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Geldern Geldern Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (NIAG) operates a bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf Osteingang every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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