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Compare train and bus for Essen to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Arnhem:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Arnhem costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $69 (€58) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Arnhem
How to get from Essen to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:20 AM1h50Essen8:10 AMArnhem$121One-way0 transfers
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- 6:20 AM1h50Essen8:10 AMArnhem$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM1h50Essen8:10 AMArnhem$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:20 AM1h50Essen7:10 AMArnhem$151One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 AM1h55Essen7:10 AMArnhem$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Arnhem:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Arnhem costing on average $69 (€58).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Arnhem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Arnhem by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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