How to get from Essen to Aachen by bus and train?

From Essen to Aachen by bus and train

To get from Essen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 348 bus from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the RE4 train from Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station to Aachen, Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 348348
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gelsenkirchen Tossehof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.15 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Aachen

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 142.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Aachen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Essen

Essen is located at Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Essen Zollverein.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Zollverein
  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Riegelweg

Public transit stations close to Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Aachen is located at Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Bushof.

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Schanz Bf - Aachen

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Bushof
  • Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz
  • Aachen, Elisenbrunnen

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Aachen?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 348, Bus line RE42, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essen and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 348 bus line goes from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen to Gelsenkirchen Tossehof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Gelsenkirchen Tossehof station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essen and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essen to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 348 bus from the Essen Abzweig Katernberg stop near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essen and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Gelsenkirchen Tossehof station, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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