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

From Bönen to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Bönen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE7 train from Bönen Bf 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 45 min.

105min
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE16RE16
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Bönen Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bönen
  • 2
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    28 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

Alternative route from Bönen to Essen by light rail and train via RE7, RE49 and 107

To get from Bönen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE7 train from Bönen Bf station to Wuppertal Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE49 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 6 min.

126min
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE49RE49
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Bönen Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bönen
  • 2
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Hbf
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - RE49RE49
    Wait for train
    RE49
    Wesel Bahnhof
  • 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
    210 m • 3 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
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Public transit directions from Bönen to Essen

The distance between Bönen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 86.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bönen 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 Bönen

Bönen is located at Bönen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bönen, Rathaus/Lidl.

Train stations close to Bönen:

  • Bönen Bf
  • Nordbögge, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Bönen:

  • Bönen, Rathaus/Lidl
  • Bönen, Sparkasse
  • Bönen, Eichholzplatz

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 Zollverein Nord Bf
  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Zollverein

Alternative route from Bönen to Essen by light rail and train via RE7, RE49 and 107

To get from Bönen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE7 train from Bönen Bf station to Wuppertal Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE49 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 6 min.

126min
Train - RE7RE7
Train - RE49RE49
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Bönen Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bönen
  • 2
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Hbf
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - RE49RE49
    Wait for train
    RE49
    Wesel Bahnhof
  • 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
    210 m • 3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line RE7, Bus line RE16, Bus line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line RE7, Bus line RE49, Bus line 107.

  • Is there a direct train between Bönen 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 45 min.

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

    The RE7 train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Bönen 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 Bönen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bönen and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the RE7 train from the Köln Hbf station near Bönen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bönen 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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