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How to get from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen by light rail and train?

From Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE17 train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station to Hagen Hauptbahnhof 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 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - RE17RE17
Train - RE16RE16
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - RE16RE16
    Wait for train
    RE16
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen by train

To get from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE57 train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the RB32 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RB32RB32
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen

The distance between Fröndenberg/Ruhr, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 79.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fröndenberg/Ruhr 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 Fröndenberg/Ruhr

Fröndenberg/Ruhr is located at Fröndenberg/Ruhr, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Fröndenberg, Freiheitsstr..

Train stations close to Fröndenberg/Ruhr:

  • Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
  • Menden, Bösperde Bf.
  • Menden, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Fröndenberg/Ruhr:

  • Fröndenberg, Freiheitsstr.
  • Fröndenberg, Allee-Cafe
  • Fröndenberg, Bismarckstraße

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 Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Riegelweg

From Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen by train

To get from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE57 train from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the RB32 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RB32RB32
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line RE17, Bus line RE16, Bus line 107.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Essen?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line RE57, Bus line RB32.

  • Is there a direct train between Fröndenberg/Ruhr 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 42 min.

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

    The RE17 train line goes from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station near Fröndenberg/Ruhr to Hagen Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Hagen Hauptbahnhof station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Fröndenberg/Ruhr and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the RE17 train from the Fröndenberg, Bahnhof station near Fröndenberg/Ruhr in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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