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

From Essen to Rüthen by bus and train

To get from Essen to Rüthen 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 Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the R62 bus from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof station to Rüthen, Schlangenpfad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 59 min.

359min
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - R62R62
Walk to Rüthen
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
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - R62R62
    Wait for bus
    R62
    Rüthen Markt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rüthen, Schlangenpfad
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rüthen
    Walk to
    Rüthen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Rüthen

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Rüthen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 138.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 359 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Rüthen 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 Rüthen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Rüthen is located at Rüthen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Rüthen, Harringhuser Straße.

Bus stations close to Rüthen:

  • Rüthen, Harringhuser Straße
  • Rüthen, Gartenweg
  • Rüthen, Sauerdrift

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 359 minutes, using Bus line RB32, Bus line RE11, Bus line R62.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Rüthen 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 5 hr 59 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Rüthen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 5 hr 59 min.

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

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