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Compare bus and train for Nijmegen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Essen 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 55m. 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 €21.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m 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 Nijmegen to Essen 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 Nijmegen to Essen:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Essen costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nijmegen and Essen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nijmegen station and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nijmegen, Tunnelweg and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Essen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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