How to get from Roetgen to Essen by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Roetgen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the SB66 bus from Roetgen, Post station to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) 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 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - SB66SB66
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Roetgen, Post

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Roetgen
  • 2
    Bus - SB66SB66
    Wait for bus
    SB66
    Aachen Bushof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    116 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 9
    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 bus, light rail and train via SB63, RE1 (RRX) and 107

To get from Roetgen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the SB63 bus from Roetgen, Post station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) 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 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - SB63SB63
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Roetgen, Post

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Roetgen
  • 2
    Bus - SB63SB63
    Wait for bus
    SB63
    Aachen Bushof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 9
    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 Roetgen to Essen

The distance between Roetgen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 173.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roetgen to Essen by bus, 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 Roetgen

Roetgen is located at Roetgen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Roetgen, Offermannstraße/Hofstraße.

Bus stations close to Roetgen:

  • Roetgen, Offermannstraße/Hofstraße
  • Roetgen, Mittelstraße
  • Roetgen, am Kloster

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 Zollverein Nord Bf.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe
  • Essen Riegelweg

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via SB63, RE1 (RRX) and 107

To get from Roetgen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the SB63 bus from Roetgen, Post station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) 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 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - SB63SB63
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Roetgen, Post

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Roetgen
  • 2
    Bus - SB63SB63
    Wait for bus
    SB63
    Aachen Bushof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    119 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 9
    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 Roetgen to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line SB66, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line SB63, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 107.

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

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

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

    The SB66 bus line goes from Aachen Bushof station near Roetgen to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Roetgen and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the SB66 bus from the Aachen Bushof stop near Roetgen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station, which is closest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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