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

From Soest to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Soest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE11 train from Soest, Bahnhof station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf 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
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Soest, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Soest
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    47 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 from Soest to Essen by light rail and train via RE11, RE1 and 107

To get from Soest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE11 train from Soest, Bahnhof station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf 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
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Soest, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Soest
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    240 m • 4 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 Soest to Essen

The distance between Soest, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 94.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soest 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 Soest

Soest is located at Soest, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Soest, Bustreff Hansaplatz.

Train stations close to Soest:

  • Soest, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Soest:

  • Soest, Bustreff Hansaplatz
  • Soest, Bahnhof/Brüdertor
  • Soest, Tappeweg

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 Zollverein Nord Bf
  • Essen Zollverein

Alternative route from Soest to Essen by light rail and train via RE11, RE1 and 107

To get from Soest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE11 train from Soest, Bahnhof station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf 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
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Soest, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Soest
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    240 m • 4 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 Soest to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE1, Bus line 107.

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

    The RE11 train line goes from Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station near Soest to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Hamm (Westf) Hbf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Soest 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 Soest to get to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RE11 train from the Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station near Soest in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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