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How to get fromWillich to Essenby tram, train, car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Line 042 tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Krefeld Edelstahlwerk Tor 3 to Krefeld Hbftram tram 042
    2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re42 / ...
    57 min

  2. Drive 48 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Willich to Essencar car 48 km
    34 min
    €7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Willich to Essentaxi taxi 48 km
    34 min
    €140–180

  4. Line 851 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kaarst Elchstr. Schleife to Neuss Hauptbahnhofbus bus 851
    2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    1h 43m

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  • Distance: 42.4 km
  • Duration: 57 min

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

There is no direct connection from Willich to Essen. However, you can take the line 042 vehicle to Krefeld Hbf, walk to Krefeld Hbf, then take the train to Essen Hbf. Alternatively, you can drive from Willich to Essen in around 34 min.

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