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

The cheapest way to get from Kleve to Essen is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kleve to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct train between Kleve and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kleve to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kleve Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Kleve to Essen?

The distance between Kleve and Essen is 104 km. The road distance is 87.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kleve to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kleve to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kleve to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kleve to Essen?

The best way to get from Kleve to Essen is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Kleve to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kleve to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kleve to Essen is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Kleve to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kleve 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 Kleve Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain Re10
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
1h 51m
Drive 87.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kleve to Essencar 87.1 km
1h 2m
€13–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Wesel Bahnhofbus X27
2. Take the train from Wesel to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re / ...
2h 7m
€18–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbfbus 1813 / ...
3h 17m
€17–38

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 104.1 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Kleve Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, VIAS Rail GmbH operates a bus from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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