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

The cheapest way to get from Rees to Essen is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rees to Essen is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between Rees and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rees to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rees Busbahnhof and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf via Emmerich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rees and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rees to Essen. However, there are services departing from Empel-Rees and arriving at Essen Hbf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Rees to Essen?

The distance between Rees and Essen is 80 km. The road distance is 65 km.

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

The best way to get from Rees to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €21 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Rees to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rees to Essen bus from?

Rees to Essen bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Emmerich station.

Where do I catch the Rees to Essen train from?

Rees to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Empel-Rees station.

Train or bus from Rees to Essen?

The best way to get from Rees to Essen is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Rees to Essen bus arrive?

Rees to Essen bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Where does the Rees to Essen train arrive?

Rees to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rees to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rees to Essen is 65 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Rees to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rees to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Empel-Rees to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
1h 36m
€22–36
Drive 65 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rees to Essencar 65 km
53 min
€12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbfbus 2043 / ...
2h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rees to Essentaxi 65 km
53 min
€170–210
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Empel-Rees to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S3 / ...
1h 44m
€21–28

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Distance: 79.7 km
Duration: 1h 36m

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

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Empel-Rees to Duisburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, VIAS Rail GmbH operates a bus from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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