How to get from Essen to Kalkar by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Essen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE49 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 53 min. The ride fare is €17.84.

173min€17.84
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE49RE49
Bus - X27X27
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 - RE49RE49
    Wait for train
    RE49
    Wesel Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Kalkar Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 RE5 (RRX) 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 - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - X27X27
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    21 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 Kalkar Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    49 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 82.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Kalkar by bus, 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 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

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 RE5 (RRX) 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 - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Bus - X27X27
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wesel Bahnhof
    21 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 Kalkar Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE49, Bus line X27.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line RB32, Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line X27.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Kalkar 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 one train line and one bus line till Essen Bredeney 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 light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essen to Kalkar costs €17.84.

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