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

By bus and train

To get from Datteln to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the SB22 bus from Datteln Böckenheckstr. station to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station. Next, take the RB32 train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station to Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is €8.39.

65min€8.39
Walk to bus station
Bus - SB22SB22
Train - RB32RB32
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Datteln Böckenheckstr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Datteln Böckenheckstr.
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SB22SB22
    Wait for bus
    SB22
    Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SB22, S2 and 348

To get from Datteln to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SB22 bus from Datteln Böckenheckstr. station to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is €8.39.

78min€8.39
Walk to bus station
Bus - SB22SB22
Train - S2S2
Bus - 348348
Leaves from Datteln Böckenheckstr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Datteln Böckenheckstr.
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SB22SB22
    Wait for bus
    SB22
    Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Datteln to Essen

The distance between Datteln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 32.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Datteln 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 Datteln

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

Bus stations close to Datteln:

  • Datteln Böckenheckstr.
  • Datteln Neuer Weg
  • Datteln Meckinghover Weg

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 Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe
  • Essen Zollverein

Alternative route by bus and train via SB22, S2 and 348

To get from Datteln to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SB22 bus from Datteln Böckenheckstr. station to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is €8.39.

78min€8.39
Walk to bus station
Bus - SB22SB22
Train - S2S2
Bus - 348348
Leaves from Datteln Böckenheckstr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Datteln Böckenheckstr.
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SB22SB22
    Wait for bus
    SB22
    Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line SB22, Bus line RB32.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line SB22, Bus line S2, Bus line 348.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The SB22 bus line goes from Datteln Böckenheckstr. station near Datteln to Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Datteln and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the SB22 bus from the Datteln Böckenheckstr. stop near Datteln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Datteln to Essen?

    The ride from Datteln to Essen costs €8.39.

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