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

From Coesfeld to Essen by bus and train

To get from Coesfeld to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 348 bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Coesfeld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

90min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 348348
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Coesfeld, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Coesfeld
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Lünen, Zob - Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Coesfeld to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Coesfeld to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the 107 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Coesfeld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

89min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Coesfeld, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Coesfeld
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Lünen, Zob - Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Coesfeld to Essen

The distance between Coesfeld, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 65.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Coesfeld to Essen 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Coesfeld to Essen

To check the bus and train schedule from Coesfeld to Essen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Coesfeld) and destination (Essen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Coesfeld to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Coesfeld to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof station to Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the 107 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Coesfeld may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

89min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Coesfeld, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Coesfeld
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Lünen, Zob - Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line RB51, Train line RE42, Bus line 348.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Train line RB51, Train line RE2, Light Rail line 107.

  • Is there a direct train between Coesfeld and Essen 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 1 hr 30 min.

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

    The RB51 train line goes from Dülmen, Bahnhof station near Coesfeld to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gelsenkirchen Hbf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Coesfeld and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the RB51 train from the Dülmen, Bahnhof station near Coesfeld in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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