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Compare coach and train for Arnhem to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 96 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£37 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m 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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How to get to Essen from Arnhem by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Arnhem to Essen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Arnhem to Essen
Travel to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Arnhem to Essen.

There are 2 options to travel between Arnhem and Essen including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Essen is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £7 compared to other travel options to Essen:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Essen costing on average £17.
The fastest way to get to Essen from Arnhem is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 13 min.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 45 min.
You should expect to travel around 59 miles from Arnhem to Essen.
The average frequency per day from Arnhem to Essen is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Essen from Arnhem as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Arnhem to Essen:
The following travel companies offer services from Arnhem to Essen:
- Travel with FlixBus or Breng for coaches to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Arnhem to Essen tickets on Omio for £7.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or VIAS Rail GmbH for trains to Essen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Arnhem to Essen tickets on Omio for £17.
Yes, there are direct services available from Arnhem to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Arnhem and Essen.
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