How to get from Wuppertal to Essen by bus, light rail and train?

From Wuppertal to Essen by bus, light rail and train

To get from Wuppertal to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 626 bus from Wuppertal Bockmühlbrücke station to Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 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 56 min. The ride fare is €9.20. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Wuppertal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

116min€9.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 626626
Train - S9S9
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Wuppertal Bockmühlbrücke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wuppertal Bockmühlbrücke
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Haltern am See Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wuppertal to Essen by bus, light rail and train via 611, S9 and 107

To get from Wuppertal to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 611 bus from Wuppertal Lenneper Straße station to Wuppertal Barmen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 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 58 min. The ride fare is €9.20. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Wuppertal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

118min€9.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 611611
Train - S9S9
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Wuppertal Lenneper Straße

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wuppertal Lenneper Straße
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Wuppertal Birkenhöhe Schleife
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wuppertal Barmen Bf
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wuppertal Barmen Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Haltern am See Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wuppertal to Essen

The distance between Wuppertal, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 56.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wuppertal to Essen by bus, 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.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Wuppertal to Essen

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Wuppertal to Essen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wuppertal) and destination (Essen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Wuppertal to Essen by bus, light rail and train via 611, S9 and 107

To get from Wuppertal to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 611 bus from Wuppertal Lenneper Straße station to Wuppertal Barmen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 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 58 min. The ride fare is €9.20. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Wuppertal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

118min€9.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 611611
Train - S9S9
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Wuppertal Lenneper Straße

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wuppertal Lenneper Straße
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Wuppertal Birkenhöhe Schleife
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wuppertal Barmen Bf
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wuppertal Barmen Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Haltern am See Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 626, Train line S9, Light Rail line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 611, Train line S9, Light Rail line 107.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The 626 bus line goes from Wuppertal Bockmühlbrücke station near Wuppertal to Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Wuppertal and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 626 bus from the Wuppertal Bockmühlbrücke stop near Wuppertal in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Wuppertal to Essen?

    The ride from Wuppertal to Essen costs €9.20.

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