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

By light rail and train

To get from Essen to Jülich 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 RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RB21 train from Bahnhof - Düren station to Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
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 Hbf
  • 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 - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 107, RE1 and RB21

To get from Essen to Jülich 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 RE1 train and finally take the RB21 train from Bahnhof - Düren station to Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
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 Hbf
  • 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 - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Jülich

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Jülich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 141.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Jülich 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 Jülich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Jülich is located at Jülich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Jülich, Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße.

Train stations close to Jülich:

  • Jülich, Nord Bf
  • Jülich Bahnhof
  • Niederzier, Krauthausen Bf

Bus stations close to Jülich:

  • Jülich, Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Strahlenschutz
  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Feuerwehr

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 107, RE1 and RB21

To get from Essen to Jülich 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 RE1 train and finally take the RB21 train from Bahnhof - Düren station to Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
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 Hbf
  • 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 - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RB21.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE1, Bus line RB21.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Jülich 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 45 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

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