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

The cheapest way to get from Kalkar to Essen is to drive which costs €9 - €15 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalkar to Essen is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €9 - €15.

How far is it from Kalkar to Essen?

The distance between Kalkar and Essen is 82 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalkar to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 57m and costs €17 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Kalkar to Essen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kalkar to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kalkar to Essen is 70 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Kalkar to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2589+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kalkar to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kalkar Markt to Rees Empel Bfbus X32
2. Take the train from Empel-Rees to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
1h 57m
€18–29
Drive 70.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kalkar to Essencar 70.3 km
58 min
€10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kalkar Markt to Wesel Bahnhofbus X27
2. Take the bus from Wesel to Oberhausen Hbfbus 1813 / ...
2h 43m
€17–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kalkar to Essentaxi 70.3 km
58 min
€170–210
Bus, train via Xanten Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Kalkar Markt to Xanten Bahnhofbus X27 / ...
2. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain Rb31
2h

Kalkar to Essen by bus and train

135Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.2 km
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Kalkar Markt to Essen Hbf via Wesel Bahnhof, Wesel, Oberhausen Hbf, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 43m.

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