How to get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Essen Hbf station. Next, 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 48 min.

108min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via RE6 and 107

To get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Essen Hbf station. Next, 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 46 min.

106min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen

The distance between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 95.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf 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 Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf

Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf is located at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf.

Train stations close to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf

Bus stations close to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf:

  • Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
  • Köln Hbf
  • Köln Dom/Hbf

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via RE6 and 107

To get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Essen Hbf station. Next, 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 46 min.

106min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Light Rail - 107107
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line 107.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line 107.

  • Is there a direct train between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and Essen?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen?

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in Köln to Minden Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Minden Hbf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Essen by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in Köln and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to get to Essen?

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Köln Hbf station near Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in Köln.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and Essen?

    Get off the train at the Minden Hbf station, which is closest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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