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How to get from Essen to Xanten by bus and train?
From Essen to Xanten by bus and train
To get from Essen to Xanten 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 Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 (RRX) train and finally take the X28 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Xanten Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is €14.06.
134min€14.06
RB32RE5 (RRX)X28Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationEssen Zollverein Nord Bf590 m • 8 min
- 2RB32Wait for trainRB32Duisburg Hbf
- 3
Ride to train stationOberhausen Hbf13 min - 4RE5 (RRX)Wait for trainRE5 (RRX)Wesel Bf
- 5Ride to train stationWesel Bahnhof21 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWesel Bahnhof110 m • 2 min
- 7X28Wait for busX28Goch Bahnhof
- 8Ride to bus stationXanten Bahnhof29 min
- 9Walk toXanten3.22 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Essen to Xanten by bus and train via RB32, RE19 and X28
To get from Essen to Xanten 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 Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X28 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Xanten Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is €14.06.
194min€14.06
RB32RE19X28Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationEssen Zollverein Nord Bf590 m • 8 min
- 2RB32Wait for trainRB32Duisburg Hbf
- 3Ride to train stationOberhausen Hbf13 min
- 4RE19Wait for trainRE19Arnhem Centraal
- 5Ride to train stationWesel Bahnhof24 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWesel Bahnhof110 m • 2 min
- 7X28Wait for busX28Goch Bahnhof
- 8Ride to bus stationXanten Bahnhof29 min
- 9Walk toXanten3.22 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Essen to Xanten
The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Xanten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 63.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Xanten 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 Xanten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Xanten is located at Xanten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Xanten Raimannshof.
Bus stations close to Xanten:
- Xanten Raimannshof
- Xanten Abzweig Wardt
- Xanten am Bruckend
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Alternative route from Essen to Xanten by bus and train via RB32, RE19 and X28
To get from Essen to Xanten 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 Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X28 bus from Wesel Bahnhof station to Xanten Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is €14.06.
194min€14.06
RB32RE19X28Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationEssen Zollverein Nord Bf590 m • 8 min
- 2RB32Wait for trainRB32Duisburg Hbf
- 3Ride to train stationOberhausen Hbf13 min
- 4RE19Wait for trainRE19Arnhem Centraal
- 5Ride to train stationWesel Bahnhof24 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWesel Bahnhof110 m • 2 min
- 7X28Wait for busX28Goch Bahnhof
- 8Ride to bus stationXanten Bahnhof29 min
- 9Walk toXanten3.22 km • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Xanten?
The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line RB32, Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line X28.
What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Xanten?
The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line RB32, Bus line RE19, Bus line X28.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Xanten 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 2 hr 14 min.
Which train line goes from Essen to Xanten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
The RB32 train line goes from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station near Essen to Duisburg Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Duisburg Hbf station near Xanten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)
How long does it take to travel from Essen to Xanten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?
The total travel time between Essen and Xanten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.
Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Xanten 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 Xanten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
Get off the train at the Duisburg Hbf stop, which is closest to Xanten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
How much is the total train and bus fare from Essen to Xanten?
The ride from Essen to Xanten costs €14.06.