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How to get from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the RE4 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the U17 subway from Hauptbahnhof - Essen station to Halbe Höhe - Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE42RE42
Subway - U17U17
Walk to Universität Duisburg-Essen
Leaves from Aachen, Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hauptbahnhof - Essen
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Subway - U17U17
    Wait for subway
    U17
    Essen Margarethenhöhe
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Halbe Höhe - Essen
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Universität Duisburg-Essen
    Walk to
    Universität Duisburg-Essen
    Am Mühlenbach
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via RB33 and U17

To get from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen, take the RB33 train from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station to Essen Hbf station. Next, take the U17 subway from Hauptbahnhof - Essen station to Halbe Höhe - Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Train - RB33RB33
Subway - U17U17
Walk to Universität Duisburg-Essen
Leaves from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    126 min
  • 4
    Subway - U17U17
    Wait for subway
    U17
    Essen Margarethenhöhe
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Halbe Höhe - Essen
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Universität Duisburg-Essen
    Walk to
    Universität Duisburg-Essen
    Am Mühlenbach
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen

The distance between Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Essen and Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen is approximately 128.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Essen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof

Aachen, Hauptbahnhof is located at Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Essen and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Burtscheid Hauptstraße.

Train stations close to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof:

  • Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
  • Aachen West Bf
  • Aachen, Hbf

Bus stations close to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof:

  • Aachen, Burtscheid Hauptstraße
  • Aachen, Kapitelstraße
  • Aachen, Rosenquelle

Public transit stations close to Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen

Universität Duisburg-Essen is located at Am Mühlenbach, Essen and the nearest public transit station is Essen Halbe Höhe.

Subway stations close to Universität Duisburg-Essen:

  • Halbe Höhe - Essen
  • Laubenweg - Essen
  • Holsterhauser Pl. - Essen

Bus stations close to Universität Duisburg-Essen:

  • Essen Halbe Höhe
  • Essen Kl. Lenbachstr.
  • Essen Laubenweg

Alternative route by subway and train via RB33 and U17

To get from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen, take the RB33 train from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station to Essen Hbf station. Next, take the U17 subway from Hauptbahnhof - Essen station to Halbe Höhe - Essen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Train - RB33RB33
Subway - U17U17
Walk to Universität Duisburg-Essen
Leaves from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    126 min
  • 4
    Subway - U17U17
    Wait for subway
    U17
    Essen Margarethenhöhe
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Halbe Höhe - Essen
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Universität Duisburg-Essen
    Walk to
    Universität Duisburg-Essen
    Am Mühlenbach
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE42, Bus line U17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line RB33, Bus line U17.

  • Is there a direct train between Aachen, Hauptbahnhof and Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    The RE4 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Aachen, Hauptbahnhof in Aachen to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station near Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Aachen, Hauptbahnhof in Aachen and Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen by train and subway is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to get to Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    Get on the RE4 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Aachen, Hauptbahnhof in Aachen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aachen, Hauptbahnhof and Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    Get off the train at the Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station, which is closest to Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen.

  • When is the last train from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof to Universität Duisburg-Essen?

    The last train from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof in Aachen to Universität Duisburg-Essen in Essen is the RE1 (RRX) line. It leaves the Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station at 12:51 AM.

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