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

From Essen to Erpel by light rail and train

To get from Essen to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: 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 RB27 train from Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station to Erpel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RB27RB27
Walk to Erpel
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
    16 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
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erpel Bf
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Erpel
    Walk to
    Erpel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Erpel by light rail and train via 107, RE6 (RRX) and RB27

To get from Essen to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RB27 train from Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf station to Erpel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RB27RB27
Walk to Erpel
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 Bredeney
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf
    100 min
  • 7
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erpel Bf
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Erpel
    Walk to
    Erpel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Erpel

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erpel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 151.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Erpel 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 Zollverein.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Zollverein
  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Riegelweg

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

Erpel is located at Erpel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Linz (Rhein), Bf.

Train stations close to Erpel:

  • Linz (Rhein), Bf
  • Remagen Oberwinter Bahnof
  • Erpel Bf

Bus stations close to Erpel:

  • Erpel Rheinstraße
  • Erpel Rheinfähre
  • Unkel, Erpel Bf

Alternative route from Essen to Erpel by light rail and train via 107, RE6 (RRX) and RB27

To get from Essen to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RB27 train from Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf station to Erpel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RB27RB27
Walk to Erpel
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 Bredeney
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf
    100 min
  • 7
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erpel Bf
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Erpel
    Walk to
    Erpel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RB27.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RB27.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Erpel 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 2 train lines till Essen Hbf station near Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

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