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 13 min. The ride fare is €17.57.

133min€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
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 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 RB32, RE19 and X27

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 X27 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is €17.57.

143min€17.57
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X27X27
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
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    49 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 80.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 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.

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 Kalkar, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Bus stations close to Kalkar:

  • Kalkar Hagedorn
  • Kalkar am Bollwerk
  • Kalkar am Bollwerk/Schulztr.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Kalkar by bus and train via RB32, RE19 and X27

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 X27 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is €17.57.

143min€17.57
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X27X27
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
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    49 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 133 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 143 minutes, using Train line RB32, Train line RE19, Bus line X27.

  • 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 13 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 Duisburg Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Duisburg 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 13 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 Duisburg 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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