How to get from Essen to Kalkar by bus and train?

From Essen to Kalkar by bus and train

To get from Essen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB32 train from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station to Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X32 bus from Rees Empel Bf station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is €17.57. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kalkar on the Moovit app.

132min€17.57
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X32X32
Walk to Kalkar
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Emmerich Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rees Empel Bf
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rees Empel Bf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X32X32
    Wait for bus
    X32
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kalkar
    Walk to
    Kalkar
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Kalkar by bus and train via RB35, RE19 and X32

To get from Essen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB35 train from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station to Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X32 bus from Rees Empel Bf station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is €17.57. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kalkar on the Moovit app.

155min€17.57
Walk to train station
Train - RB35RB35
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X32X32
Walk to Kalkar
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB35RB35
    Wait for train
    RB35
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Emmerich Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rees Empel Bf
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rees Empel Bf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X32X32
    Wait for bus
    X32
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kalkar
    Walk to
    Kalkar
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Kalkar

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kalkar, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 79.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Kalkar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Essen to Kalkar

To check the bus and train schedule from Essen to Kalkar using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essen) and destination (Kalkar), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Essen to Kalkar by bus and train via RB35, RE19 and X32

To get from Essen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB35 train from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station to Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X32 bus from Rees Empel Bf station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is €17.57. The bus and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kalkar on the Moovit app.

155min€17.57
Walk to train station
Train - RB35RB35
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X32X32
Walk to Kalkar
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB35RB35
    Wait for train
    RB35
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Emmerich Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rees Empel Bf
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rees Empel Bf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X32X32
    Wait for bus
    X32
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kalkar
    Walk to
    Kalkar
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Train line RB32, Train line RE19, Bus line X32.

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

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Train line RB35, Train line RE19, Bus line X32.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

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

    The RB32 train line goes from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station near Essen to Oberhausen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Oberhausen Hbf station near Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the RB32 train from the Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Oberhausen Hbf stop, which is closest to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essen to Kalkar?

    The ride from Essen to Kalkar costs €17.57.

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