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

From Kreuztal to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Kreuztal to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE34 train from Kreuztal Bf station to Witten Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE16 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 41 min. The light rail and train schedule from Kreuztal may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RE16RE16
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Kreuztal Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kreuztal Bf
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witten Hbf
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - RE16RE16
    Wait for train
    RE16
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    26 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kreuztal to Essen by light rail and train via RE34, RE6 (RRX) and 107

To get from Kreuztal to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE34 train from Kreuztal Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (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 41 min. The light rail and train schedule from Kreuztal may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Kreuztal Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kreuztal Bf
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    23 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kreuztal to Essen

The distance between Kreuztal, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 140.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kreuztal 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Kreuztal to Essen

To check the light rail and train schedule from Kreuztal to Essen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kreuztal) and destination (Essen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail 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 light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kreuztal to Essen by light rail and train via RE34, RE6 (RRX) and 107

To get from Kreuztal to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE34 train from Kreuztal Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (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 41 min. The light rail and train schedule from Kreuztal may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Kreuztal Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kreuztal Bf
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    23 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Train line RE34, Train line RE16, Light Rail line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Train line RE34, Train line RE6 (RRX), Light Rail line 107.

  • Is there a direct train between Kreuztal 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 2 hr 41 min.

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

    The RE34 train line goes from Kreuztal Bf station near Kreuztal to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dortmund Hbf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Kreuztal and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the RE34 train from the Kreuztal Bf station near Kreuztal in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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