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

From Essen to Enschede by bus and train

To get from Essen to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB32 train from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station to Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X80 bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof station to Gronau (Westf), Möllenweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X80X80
Walk to Enschede
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X80X80
    Wait for bus
    X80
    Bad Bentheim, Bahnhof A2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gronau (Westf), Möllenweg
    78 min
  • 9
    Walk to Enschede
    Walk to
    Enschede
    3.55 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Enschede

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 120.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Enschede 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 Abzweig Katernberg.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Riegelweg
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe

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

Enschede is located at Enschede, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Gronau, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Enschede:

  • Gronau, Bahnhof

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line RB32, Bus line RE19, Bus line X80.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

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

    The RB32 train line goes from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station near Essen to Duisburg Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Duisburg Hbf station near Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the RB32 train from the Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Duisburg Hbf stop, which is closest to Enschede in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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