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

From Velen to Essen by bus and train

To get from Velen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the RB32 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Bus - R51R51
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RB32RB32
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Velen to Essen by bus and train via R51, RB51 and S2

To get from Velen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the S2 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Bus - R51R51
Train - RB51RB51
Train - S2S2
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    3.19 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Velen to Essen

The distance between Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 119.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Velen 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 Velen

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

Bus stations close to Velen:

  • Velen, Ellinghaus
  • Velen, Schloss
  • Velen, Hemich Esch

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 Viermännerhöfe.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Viermännerhöfe
  • Essen Riegelweg
  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg

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Alternative route from Velen to Essen by bus and train via R51, RB51 and S2

To get from Velen to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the S2 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Bus - R51R51
Train - RB51RB51
Train - S2S2
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    3.19 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line R51, Train line RB51, Train line RB32.

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

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line R51, Train line RB51, Train line S2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Velen and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

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

    The R51 bus line goes from Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2 station near Velen to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Coesfeld, Bahnhof station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Velen and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the R51 bus from the Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2 stop near Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Coesfeld, Bahnhof station, which is closest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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