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How to get from Varel to Esens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Varel to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE18 train from Varel station to Sande(Kr Friesland) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB59 train and finally take the K1 bus from Esens Bahnhof station to Esens Zob Herdetor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to train station
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RB59RB59
Bus - K1K1
Leaves from Varel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Varel
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Wilhelmshaven Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sande(Kr Friesland)
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - RB59RB59
    Wait for train
    RB59
    Esens
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Esens
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esens Bahnhof
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - K1K1
    Wait for bus
    K1
    Harlesiel Anleger (Linienbus)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Esens Zob Herdetor
    Ride to bus station
    Esens Zob Herdetor
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 251, RB59 and K1

To get from Varel to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Varel Bahnhof station to Sande(Kr Friesland) Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB59 train and finally take the K1 bus from Esens Bahnhof station to Esens Zob Herdetor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Bus - 251251
Train - RB59RB59
Bus - K1K1
Leaves from Varel Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Varel
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Wilhelmshaven Zob/Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sande(Kr Friesland) Bahnhof
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sande(Kr Friesland)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RB59RB59
    Wait for train
    RB59
    Esens
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Esens
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esens Bahnhof
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - K1K1
    Wait for bus
    K1
    Harlesiel Anleger (Linienbus)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Esens Zob Herdetor
    Ride to bus station
    Esens Zob Herdetor
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Varel to Esens

The distance between Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony and Esens, Bremen & Lower Saxony is approximately 49.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Varel to Esens by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bremen & Lower Saxony – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Varel

Varel is located at Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Varel Krankenhaus.

Train stations close to Varel:

  • Varel

Bus stations close to Varel:

  • Varel Krankenhaus
  • Varel Schlossplatz
  • Varel Mühlenstraße

Public transit stations close to Esens, Bremen & Lower Saxony

Esens is located at Esens, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Esens Siebet-Attena-Straße.

Train stations close to Esens:

  • Esens

Bus stations close to Esens:

  • Esens Siebet-Attena-Straße
  • Esens Zob Herdetor
  • Esens Dreifachturnhalle

S-Bahn stations close to Esens:

  • Bensersiel Fähre

Alternative route by bus and train via 251, RB59 and K1

To get from Varel to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 251 bus from Varel Bahnhof station to Sande(Kr Friesland) Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB59 train and finally take the K1 bus from Esens Bahnhof station to Esens Zob Herdetor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Bus - 251251
Train - RB59RB59
Bus - K1K1
Leaves from Varel Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Varel
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Wilhelmshaven Zob/Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sande(Kr Friesland) Bahnhof
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sande(Kr Friesland)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RB59RB59
    Wait for train
    RB59
    Esens
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Esens
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Esens Bahnhof
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - K1K1
    Wait for bus
    K1
    Harlesiel Anleger (Linienbus)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Esens Zob Herdetor
    Ride to bus station
    Esens Zob Herdetor
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Varel to Esens?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RB59, Bus line K1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Varel to Esens?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line RB59, Bus line K1.

  • Is there a direct train between Varel and Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Varel to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    The RE18 train line goes from Varel station near Varel to Wilhelmshaven Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Wilhelmshaven Hbf station near Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony

  • How long does it take to travel from Varel to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Varel and Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Varel to get to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get on the RE18 train from the Varel station near Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Varel and Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get off the train at the Wilhelmshaven Hbf stop, which is closest to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

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