What is the best way to travel from Nijmegen to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Essen from Nijmegen. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Nijmegen?
You can get to Essen with just $8 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar1h 5m05:20 AMWeeze Airport6:30 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Weeze Airport (Germany) at 5/9/2026 5:20:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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FlixBus1h 40m010:00 AMNijmegenCentral Station11:40 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 32m012:06 AMNijmegenLent Station8:38 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 12:06:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 8:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 32m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 31m07:06 PMNijmegenLent Station10:37 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 7:06:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m07:36 PMNijmegenLent Station11:18 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 7:36:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 31m08:06 PMNijmegenLent Station11:37 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 8:06:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Cheapest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus1h 40m010:00 AMNijmegenCentral Station11:40 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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What are the fastest trips from Nijmegen to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Nijmegen in just 1h 5m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar1h 5m05:20 AMWeeze Airport6:30 AMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Weeze Airport (Germany) at 5/9/2026 5:20:00 AM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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FlixBus1h 40m010:00 AMNijmegenCentral Station11:40 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 31m07:06 PMNijmegenLent Station10:37 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 7:06:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 31m08:06 PMNijmegenLent Station11:37 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 8:06:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:37:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 31m09:06 PMNijmegenLent Station12:37 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 9:06:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m07:36 PMNijmegenLent Station11:18 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Lent Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/10/2026 7:36:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:18:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Fastest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus1h 40m010:00 AMNijmegenCentral Station11:40 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nijmegen (Netherlands) at 5/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Bus from Nijmegen to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Nijmegen and Essen?
In Nijmegen, you will usually depart from Lent Station, Central Station or Dukenburg Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Hafenstr. Bus Stop, Freiheit Bus Stop or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Nijmegen? With 2 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Nijmegen and Essen, you can pay as low as $8 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 1h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Nijmegen and Essen are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Nijmegen and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Beuningen or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Weeze Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Nijmegen to Essen?
The most popular companies between Nijmegen and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Nijmegen to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Nijmegen to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Nijmegen to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Nijmegen?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Essen from Nijmegen.
How far is Essen from Nijmegen?
The distance between Nijmegen and Essen is 56.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Nijmegen and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 22 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Nijmegen to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just $8 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 1h 5m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Nijmegen and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Nijmegen and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
