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

From Essen to Olsberg by light rail and train

To get from Essen to Olsberg 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 RE57 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Bigge, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The light rail and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Olsberg on the Moovit app.

165min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE57RE57
Walk to Olsberg
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    50 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)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Winterberg, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bigge, Bahnhof
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olsberg
    Walk to
    Olsberg
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essen to Olsberg by bus and train

To get from Essen to Olsberg in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 348 bus from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the RE57 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Bigge, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Olsberg on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 348348
Train - S2S2
Train - RE57RE57
Walk to Olsberg
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gelsenkirchen Konradstr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Winterberg, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bigge, Bahnhof
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olsberg
    Walk to
    Olsberg
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Olsberg

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Olsberg, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 134.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Olsberg 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Essen to Olsberg

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

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From Essen to Olsberg by bus and train

To get from Essen to Olsberg in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 348 bus from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the RE57 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Bigge, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Olsberg on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 348348
Train - S2S2
Train - RE57RE57
Walk to Olsberg
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gelsenkirchen Konradstr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Winterberg, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bigge, Bahnhof
    76 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olsberg
    Walk to
    Olsberg
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Light Rail line 107, Train line RE1 (RRX), Train line RE57.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 348, Train line S2, Train line RE57.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Olsberg 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 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Olsberg in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

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