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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationEssen Abzweig Katernberg130 m • 2 min
- 2Wait for bus348Gelsenkirchen Tossehof
- 3Ride to bus stationGelsenkirchen Hbf15 min
- 4Walk to train stationGelsenkirchen Hbf60 m • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainRE42Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
- 6Ride to train stationMg Hbf /Europaplatz69 min
- 7Wait for trainRE4Aachen, Hbf
- 8Ride to train stationAachen, Hbf46 min
- 9Walk toAachen1.15 km • 15 min
Public transit directions from Essen to Aachen
Public transit stations close to Essen
Essen is located at Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Essen Abzweig Katernberg.
Bus stations close to Essen:
- Essen Abzweig Katernberg
- Essen Viermännerhöfe
- Essen Zollverein
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
Related Routes
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- Burscheid to Aachen
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- Drolshagen to Aachen
- Overath to Aachen
- Stolberg (Rhld.) to Aachen
- Neustadt (Wied) to Aachen
- Neuwied to Aachen
- Roetgen to Aachen
- Nörvenich to Aachen
- Rösrath to Aachen
- Waldbröl to Aachen
- Windhagen to Aachen
- Rüthen to Aachen
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).