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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Essen is to bus which costs €6 - €12 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Essen?

The distance between Nijmegen and Essen is 110 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €6 - €12.

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

The bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Essen bus from?

Nijmegen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Essen train from?

Nijmegen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Essen?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Essen is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €6 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €75 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Essen bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Nijmegen to Essen train arrive?

Nijmegen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Essen is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Nijmegen to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nijmegen to Essen?

Book your Nijmegen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
1h 40m
€6–12
Train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
1h 46m
€25–70
Drive 109.3 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Essencar 109.3 km
1h 12m
€20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Emmerich Bahnhofbus Sb58
2. Take the train from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re / ...
2h 53m
€17–48
Bus, train via Achterhoek
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kevelaer Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Kevelaer Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
3h 17m

Nijmegen to Essen by bus

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Distance: 110 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nijmegen to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 46m.

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