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There are 4 ways to get from Wesel to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wesel Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train Re49
    43 min
    €7
  2. Line 2043 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wesel to Oberhausen Hbfbus bus 2043 / ...
    49 min
  3. Drive  43.9 km

    1. Drive from Wesel to Essencar car 43.9 km
    37 min
    €8–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wesel to Essentaxi taxi 43.9 km
    37 min
    €120–150

Wesel to Essen by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket€7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wesel, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Wesel Bahnhof to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, VIAS Rail GmbH operates a bus from Wesel to Oberhausen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 39 min.

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