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Compare train and bus for Essen to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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 Nijmegen:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Nijmegen costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.02. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Essen to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM1h30Essen5:30 PMNijmegen$91One-way0 transfers
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4:00 PM1h30Essen5:30 PMNijmegen$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM1h30Essen5:30 PMNijmegen$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:00 PM1h30Essen6:30 PMNijmegen$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Nijmegen:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Nijmegen costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Nijmegen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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