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 - €13 and takes 41 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 41 min and costs €8 - €13.

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 Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Geldern to Essen?

The distance between Geldern and Essen is 69 km. The road distance is 59.2 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 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Geldern to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geldern to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geldern to Essen train from?

Geldern to Essen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from 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 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via DU-Hbf Osteingang, which costs €10 - €65 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Geldern to Essen bus arrive?

Geldern to Essen bus services, operated by Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG (NIAG), arrive at DU- Hbf Westeingang station.

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 59 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Geldern to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Geldern Bahnhof to Krefeld HbfRe10
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen HbfRe42 / ...
1h 21m
Drive 59.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Geldern to Essen59.2 km
41 min
€9–13
Bus via DU-Hbf Osteingang
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf OsteingangSb30
1h 28m
€11–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Geldern to Essen59.2 km
41 min
€180–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU- Hbf WesteingangSb30
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Essen central train stationN1361 / ...
2h 30m
€12–17

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 69.4 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Geldern Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG (NIAG) operates a bus from Geldern Nordwall to DU-Hbf Osteingang every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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