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How to get fromGeldern to Essenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf Osteingangbus bus Sb30
    1h 28m
    €9–25
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Geldern Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain train Re10
    2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re42 / ...
    1h 29m
    €11–52
  3. Drive  56.5 km

    1. Drive from Geldern to Essencar car 56.5 km
    45 min
    €9–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Geldern to Essentaxi taxi 56.5 km
    45 min
    €170–210

Geldern to Essen by bus and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Geldern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Essen, Germany?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geldern Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 29m.

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