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

By light rail and train

To get from Essen to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Bredeney
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 107, RE6 and RE4

To get from Essen to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Bredeney
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Geilenkirchen

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Geilenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 112.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Geilenkirchen 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 Essen

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

Public transit stations close to Geilenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Geilenkirchen is located at Geilenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Geilenkirchen, Haihover Straße.

Train stations close to Geilenkirchen:

  • Geilenkirchen Bf
  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg

Bus stations close to Geilenkirchen:

  • Geilenkirchen, Haihover Straße
  • Geilenkirchen, Markt
  • Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus)

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 107, RE6 and RE4

To get from Essen to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Bredeney
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE4.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE6, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 107 light rail line goes from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen to Essen Bredeney station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Essen Bredeney station near Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Essen to get to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 107 light rail from the Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Essen Bredeney station, which is closest to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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