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

By light rail and train

To get from Troisdorf to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S12 train from Troisdorf Bf station to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 107 light rail from Essen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - S12S12
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Troisdorf Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Troisdorf Bf
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - S12S12
    Wait for train
    S12
    Horrem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via S12, RE1 and 107

To get from Troisdorf to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S12 train from Troisdorf Bf station to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 107 light rail from Essen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - S12S12
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Troisdorf Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Troisdorf Bf
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - S12S12
    Wait for train
    S12
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Troisdorf to Essen

The distance between Troisdorf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 110.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Troisdorf to Essen 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 Troisdorf

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

Train stations close to Troisdorf:

  • Troisdorf Bf
  • Troisdorf Friedrich-Wilhelmshütte Bf

Bus stations close to Troisdorf:

  • Troisdorf Wilhelmstr.
  • Troisdorf Friedensstr.
  • Troisdorf Grundschule Schloßstr.

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

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via S12, RE1 and 107

To get from Troisdorf to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S12 train from Troisdorf Bf station to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 107 light rail from Essen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - S12S12
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Troisdorf Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Troisdorf Bf
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - S12S12
    Wait for train
    S12
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line S12, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line S12, Bus line RE1, Bus line 107.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

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

    The S12 train line goes from Troisdorf Bf station near Troisdorf to Horrem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Horrem station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Troisdorf and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the S12 train from the Troisdorf Bf station near Troisdorf in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Horrem station, which is closest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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