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Compare bus and train for Nijmegen to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 63 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 RM 63, while a train costs an average of RM 210.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
RM 63 Average price Cheapest | RM 210 Average price | RM 97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nijmegen to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Nijmegen to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Essen:
A bus is RM 147 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Essen costing on average RM 210.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around RM 63 compared to roughly RM 97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about RM 34. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Nijmegen to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nijmegen to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM 1h40 Nijmegen 9:40 AM Essen RM 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 AM 1h40 Nijmegen 9:40 AM Essen RM 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 AM 1h40 Nijmegen 9:40 AM Essen RM 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:15 AM 4h30 Nijmegen 10:45 AM Essen RM 81 1 One-way 0 transfers4:20 AM 7h25 Nijmegen 11:45 AM Essen RM 91 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Essen:
A bus is RM 147 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Essen costing on average RM 210.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 5 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 to go to Essen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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