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

The cheapest way to get from Xanten to Essen is to drive which costs €7 - €12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Xanten to Essen is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €7 - €12.

Is there a direct train between Xanten and Essen?

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

How far is it from Xanten to Essen?

The distance between Xanten and Essen is 63 km. The road distance is 55.6 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Xanten to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xanten to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Xanten to Essen?

The best way to get from Xanten to Essen is to train which takes 1h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Xanten to Essen train arrive?

Xanten to Essen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Xanten to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Xanten to Essen is 56 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Xanten to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2357+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain Rb31
1h
Drive 55.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Xanten to Essencar 55.6 km
46 min
€8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xanten Gymnasium to Wesel Bahnhofbus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wesel to Oberhausen Hbfbus 1813 / ...
2h 17m
€15–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xanten to Essentaxi 55.6 km
46 min
€130–170

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 63.3 km
Duration: 1h

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

RheinRuhrBahn operates a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Xanten Gymnasium to Essen Hbf via Wesel Bahnhof, Wesel, Oberhausen Hbf, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 17m.

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