How to get from Essen to Dorsten by bus and light rail?

From Essen to Dorsten by bus and light rail

To get from Essen to Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 light rail and finally take the SB28 bus from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is €7.04.

96min€7.04
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Light Rail - 302302
Bus - SB28SB28
Walk to Dorsten
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SB28SB28
    Wait for bus
    SB28
    Dorsten Zob Dorsten
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorsten
    Walk to
    Dorsten
    1.63 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Dorsten by bus and light rail via 348, 302 and SB28

To get from Essen to Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 348 bus from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 light rail and finally take the SB28 bus from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is €7.04.

92min€7.04
Walk to bus station
Bus - 348348
Light Rail - 302302
Bus - SB28SB28
Walk to Dorsten
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gelsenkirchen Konradstr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SB28SB28
    Wait for bus
    SB28
    Dorsten Zob Dorsten
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorsten
    Walk to
    Dorsten
    1.63 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Dorsten

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dorsten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 27.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Dorsten by bus and light rail, 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 Dorsten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Bf

Bus stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Gemeindedreieck
  • Dorsten Frühförderstelle
  • Dorsten, Nöttenkamp

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Dorsten by bus and light rail via 348, 302 and SB28

To get from Essen to Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 348 bus from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 light rail and finally take the SB28 bus from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is €7.04.

92min€7.04
Walk to bus station
Bus - 348348
Light Rail - 302302
Bus - SB28SB28
Walk to Dorsten
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gelsenkirchen Konradstr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SB28SB28
    Wait for bus
    SB28
    Dorsten Zob Dorsten
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorsten
    Walk to
    Dorsten
    1.63 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Light Rail line 107, Light Rail line 302, Bus line SB28.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 348, Light Rail line 302, Bus line SB28.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Gelsenkirchen Hbf stop, which is closest to Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Essen to Dorsten?

    The ride from Essen to Dorsten costs €7.04.

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