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

From Essen to Wuppertal by light rail and train

To get from Essen to Wuppertal in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, take the S9 train from Essen Hbf station to Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is €8.93.

116min€8.93
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - S9S9
Walk to Wuppertal
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 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
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Hagen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wuppertal
    Walk to
    Wuppertal
    1.2 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Wuppertal by light rail and train via 107, RE6 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Essen to Wuppertal 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 RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is €8.93.

120min€8.93
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Wuppertal
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 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 - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Gütersloh Hbf / Zob
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wuppertal
    Walk to
    Wuppertal
    1.2 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Wuppertal

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Wuppertal, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 56.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Wuppertal 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.

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 Wuppertal, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Wuppertal is located at Wuppertal, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Wuppertal Erwinstraße.

Train stations close to Wuppertal:

  • Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
  • Wuppertal Langerfeld Bf

Bus stations close to Wuppertal:

  • Wuppertal Erwinstraße
  • Wuppertal Bockmühlbrücke
  • Wuppertal Leibuschstraße

Gondola stations close to Wuppertal:

  • Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Wuppertal by light rail and train via 107, RE6 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Essen to Wuppertal 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 RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is €8.93.

120min€8.93
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Walk to Wuppertal
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 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 - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Gütersloh Hbf / Zob
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wuppertal
    Walk to
    Wuppertal
    1.2 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line S9.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Wuppertal in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Wuppertal 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 one train line till Essen Hbf station near Wuppertal in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Wuppertal in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Essen to Wuppertal?

    The ride from Essen to Wuppertal costs €8.93.