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

By light rail and train

To get from Essen to Kaarst 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 S28 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Kaarst Kaarster Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is €13.25.

112min€13.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - S28S28
Walk to Kaarst
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
    15 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
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - S28S28
    Wait for train
    S28
    Kaarst Kaarster See
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kaarst Kaarster Bahnhof
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kaarst
    Walk to
    Kaarst
    710 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 107, RE2 and S28

To get from Essen to Kaarst 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the S28 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Kaarst Kaarster Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €13.25.

122min€13.25
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE2RE2
Train - S28S28
Walk to Kaarst
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Essen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    44 min
  • 7
    Train - S28S28
    Wait for train
    S28
    Kaarst Kaarster See
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kaarst Kaarster Bahnhof
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kaarst
    Walk to
    Kaarst
    710 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Kaarst

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kaarst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 66.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Kaarst 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 Kaarst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Kaarst:

  • Kaarst Büttgen S
  • Meerbusch, Osterath Bf
  • Meerbusch Osterath Bf

Bus stations close to Kaarst:

  • Kaarst Martinuscenter
  • Kaarst Martinusstr.
  • Kaarst Rathaus

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 107, RE2 and S28

To get from Essen to Kaarst 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the S28 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Kaarst Kaarster Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €13.25.

122min€13.25
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE2RE2
Train - S28S28
Walk to Kaarst
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Essen
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    44 min
  • 7
    Train - S28S28
    Wait for train
    S28
    Kaarst Kaarster See
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kaarst Kaarster Bahnhof
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kaarst
    Walk to
    Kaarst
    710 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line S28.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE2, Bus line S28.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Kaarst 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 1 hr 52 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Kaarst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Essen to Kaarst?

    The ride from Essen to Kaarst costs €13.25.

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