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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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Arnhem
Travel to Arnhem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Arnhem.

There are 2 options to travel between Essen and Arnhem including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Arnhem is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Arnhem:
A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Essen to Arnhem.
The fastest way from Essen to Arnhem is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 19 min.
There are alternative travel options to Arnhem that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 45 min of travel time.
The Essen to Arnhem distance is around 59 miles (95 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Arnhem is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Essen to Arnhem as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Arnhem:
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Arnhem:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Arnhem. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Essen to Arnhem tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or National Express for trains to Arnhem. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Essen to Arnhem tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Arnhem with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Arnhem with FlixBus.
Direct services to Arnhem tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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