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How to get from Essen to Brühl by light rail and train?

From Essen to Brühl by light rail and train

To get from Essen to Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 18 light rail from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station to Brühl Schwadorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1818
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Bonn Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Brühl Schwadorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Brühl Schwadorf
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Brühl by light rail and train via 107, RE1 and 18

To get from Essen to Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station to Brühl Schwadorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 1818
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Bonn Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Brühl Schwadorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Brühl Schwadorf
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Brühl

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Brühl, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 109.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Brühl by light rail 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 Abzweig Katernberg.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe
  • Essen Zollverein

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

Brühl is located at Brühl, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bornheim Walberberg Ort.

Bus stations close to Brühl:

  • Bornheim Walberberg Ort
  • Bornheim Pater-Bertram-Platz
  • Bornheim Walberberg

Alternative route from Essen to Brühl by light rail and train via 107, RE1 and 18

To get from Essen to Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station to Brühl Schwadorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 1818
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Bonn Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Brühl Schwadorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Brühl Schwadorf
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Brühl?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE1, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 107 light rail line goes from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen to Essen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Essen Hbf station near Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Essen to get to Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 107 light rail from the Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Essen Hbf station, which is closest to Brühl in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).