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

From Legden to Essen by bus and train

To get from Legden to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Legden, 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 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 348348
Leaves from Legden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Legden, Bahnhof
    1.5 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    34 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 Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Legden to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Legden 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 Legden, 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 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Legden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Legden, Bahnhof
    1.5 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    30 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
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Legden to Essen

The distance between Legden, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 78.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Legden 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.

Public transit stations close to Legden

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

Train stations close to Legden:

  • Rosendahl-Holtwick, Bahnhof
  • Legden, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Legden:

  • Legden, Stiege
  • Legden, Sekundarschule
  • Legden, Mühlenbrey

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 Zollverein
  • Essen Riegelweg

From Legden to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Legden 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 Legden, 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 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to train station
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Legden, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Legden, Bahnhof
    1.5 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    30 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
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE42, Bus line 348.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE2, Bus line 107.

  • Is there a direct train between Legden 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 2 hr 6 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Legden and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

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

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

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

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