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How to get from Gronau to Essen by bus and train?
From Gronau to Essen by bus and train
To get from Gronau to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB51 train from Gronau, 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 20 min.
140min
RB51RE42348Leaves from Gronau, Bahnhof
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationGronau, Bahnhof770 m • 10 min
- 2RB51Wait for trainRB51Dortmund Hbf
- 3
Ride to train stationDülmen, Bahnhof54 min - 4RE42Wait for trainRE42Essen Hbf
- 5Ride to train stationGelsenkirchen Hbf34 min
- 6Walk to bus stationGelsenkirchen Hbf60 m • 1 min
- 7348Wait for bus348Essen Abzweig Katernberg
- 8Ride to bus stationEssen Abzweig Katernberg18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Gronau to Essen by light rail and train
To get from Gronau 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 Gronau, 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 24 min.
144min
RB51RE2107Leaves from Gronau, Bahnhof
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationGronau, Bahnhof770 m • 10 min
- 2RB51Wait for trainRB51Dortmund Hbf
- 3Ride to train stationDülmen, Bahnhof54 min
- 4RE2Wait for trainRE2Düsseldorf Hbf
- 5Ride to train stationGelsenkirchen Hbf29 min
- 6Walk to light rail stationGelsenkirchen Hbf70 m • 1 min
- 7107Wait for light rail107Essen Hbf
- 8Ride to light rail stationEssen Abzweig Katernberg18 min
- 9Walk toEssen30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Gronau to Essen
The distance between Gronau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 100.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gronau 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 Gronau
Gronau is located at Gronau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Gronau, Hertie.
Train stations close to Gronau:
- Gronau, Bahnhof
- Epe, Bahnhof
Bus stations close to Gronau:
- Gronau, Hertie
- Gronau, Berliner Platz
- Gronau, Alter Friedhof
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.
Bus stations close to Essen:
- Essen Zollverein
- Essen Abzweig Katernberg
- Essen Riegelweg
Related Routes
- Hamm (Sieg) to Essen
- Neuwied to Essen
- Troisdorf to Essen
- Roetgen to Essen
- Meckenheim to Essen
- Rüthen to Essen
- Ennigerloh to Essen
- Coesfeld to Essen
- Rosendahl to Essen
- Warstein to Essen
- Lichtenau to Essen
- Beelen to Essen
- Enschede to Essen
- Burbach to Essen
- Meschede to Essen
- Erndtebrück to Essen
- Warburg to Essen
- Telgte to Essen
- Nottuln to Essen
- Berg En Dal to Essen
From Gronau to Essen by light rail and train
To get from Gronau 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 Gronau, 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 24 min.
144min
RB51RE2107Leaves from Gronau, Bahnhof
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationGronau, Bahnhof770 m • 10 min
- 2RB51Wait for trainRB51Dortmund Hbf
- 3Ride to train stationDülmen, Bahnhof54 min
- 4RE2Wait for trainRE2Düsseldorf Hbf
- 5Ride to train stationGelsenkirchen Hbf29 min
- 6Walk to light rail stationGelsenkirchen Hbf70 m • 1 min
- 7107Wait for light rail107Essen Hbf
- 8Ride to light rail stationEssen Abzweig Katernberg18 min
- 9Walk toEssen30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Gronau to Essen?
The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE42, Bus line 348.
What is the alternative route to get from Gronau to Essen?
The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE2, Bus line 107.
Is there a direct train between Gronau 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 20 min.
Which train line goes from Gronau to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
The RB51 train line goes from Gronau, Bahnhof station near Gronau 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 Gronau to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?
The total travel time between Gronau and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.
Where do I get on the train near Gronau to get to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
Get on the RB51 train from the Gronau, Bahnhof station near Gronau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gronau 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).
