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

From Essen to Solingen by bus, light rail and train

To get from Essen to Solingen 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 S9 train and finally take the 683 bus from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf station to Solingen Haus Sonne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is €12.44.

114min€12.44
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - S9S9
Bus - 683683
Walk to Solingen
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
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Hagen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Solingen Burger Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solingen Haus Sonne
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Solingen
    Walk to
    Solingen
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Solingen

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Solingen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 59 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Solingen 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 Solingen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Solingen is located at Solingen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Solingen-Burg Seilbahn.

Train stations close to Solingen:

  • Rs-Güldenwerth Bf

Bus stations close to Solingen:

  • Solingen-Burg Seilbahn
  • Solingen-Burg Brücke
  • Solingen Haus Sonne

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line S9, Bus line 683.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Solingen 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 1 hr 54 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Solingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essen to Solingen costs €12.44.