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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 35m. 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 $26.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$55 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m 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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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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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Arnhem:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Arnhem costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- 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, National Express 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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