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

The cheapest way to get from Greven to Essen is to bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greven to Essen is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct train between Greven and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Greven to Essen. However, there are services departing from Greven and arriving at Essen Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Greven to Essen?

The distance between Greven and Essen is 105 km. The road distance is 102 km.

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

The best way to get from Greven to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €11 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Greven to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greven to Essen train from?

Greven to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Greven to Essen?

The best way to get from Greven to Essen is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €11 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Greven to Essen train arrive?

Greven to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Greven to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Greven to Essen is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Greven to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Greven to Essen 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 Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
1h 17m
€11–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Essen central train station027
3h 11m
€13–20
Drive 102 km
1. Drive from Greven to Essen102 km
1h
€15–22
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Greven to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm to Essen Hbf10 / ...
1h 23m
€17–39

Greven to Essen by train

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.6 km
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Münster bus stop to Essen central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €8–10 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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