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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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m 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 |
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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 $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Arnhem costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
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.
FlixBus7:05 AM1h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)8:55 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 AM1h50Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)8:55 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 219 · ICE 2209:03 AM1h23Essen Hbf10:26 AMArnhem station$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 517 · ICE 12810:59 AM1h27Essen Hbf12:26 PMArnhem station$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Arnhem:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Arnhem costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Arnhem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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