How to get from Rüsselsheim to Messel by train?

By train

To get from Rüsselsheim to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the S8 train from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof station to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf station. Next, take the RB75 train from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf station to Messel Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Train - S8S8
Train - RB75RB75
Walk to Messel
Leaves from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rüsselsheim
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messel Bahnhof
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to Messel
    Walk to
    Messel
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via S9 and RB75

To get from Rüsselsheim to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the S9 train from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof station to Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof station. Next, take the RB75 train from Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof station to Messel Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - S9S9
Train - RB75RB75
Walk to Messel
Leaves from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rüsselsheim
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messel Bahnhof
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to Messel
    Walk to
    Messel
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rüsselsheim to Messel

The distance between Rüsselsheim, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Messel, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 47.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rüsselsheim to Messel by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rhein-Main Gebiet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rüsselsheim

Rüsselsheim is located at Rüsselsheim, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Rüsselsheim:

  • Rüsselsheim Bahnhof
  • Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Rüsselsheim:

  • Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof
  • Rüsselsheim Neckarstraße
  • Rüsselsheim Bahnhof Südseite

Public transit stations close to Messel, Rhein-Main Gebiet

Messel is located at Messel, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Messel Bahnhof.

Bus stations close to Messel:

  • Messel Bahnhof
  • Messel-Grube Messel am Wildpark

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via S9 and RB75

To get from Rüsselsheim to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the S9 train from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof station to Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof station. Next, take the RB75 train from Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof station to Messel Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - S9S9
Train - RB75RB75
Walk to Messel
Leaves from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rüsselsheim
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messel Bahnhof
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to Messel
    Walk to
    Messel
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rüsselsheim to Messel?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line RB75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rüsselsheim to Messel?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line S9, Bus line RB75.

  • Is there a direct train between Rüsselsheim and Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rüsselsheim to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    The S8 train line goes from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station near Rüsselsheim to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Messel Bahnhof station near Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet

  • How long does it take to travel from Rüsselsheim to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train?

    The total travel time between Rüsselsheim and Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rüsselsheim to get to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get on the S8 train from the Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station near Rüsselsheim in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rüsselsheim and Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get off the train at the Messel Bahnhof station, which is closest to Messel in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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