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The following transit lines have routes that pass near Essen

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How to get to Essen by bus?

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How to get to Essen by train?

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Bus stations near Essen

  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg,1 min walk,
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe,6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Essen

  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg,1 min walk,

Bus lines to Essen

  • 348,Gelsenkirchen Tossehof,
  • NE2,Essen Hanielstr. Schleife,
  • 170,Essen Kray Nord Bf,
  • NE15,Essen Borbeck Bf,
  • 183,Essen Katernberger Markt,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Essen?

    The closest stations to Essen are:

    • Essen Abzweig Katernberg is 11 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Essen Viermännerhöfe is 392 meters away, 6 min walk.

  • Which train lines stop near Essen?

    These train lines stop near Essen: RB32, RB35

  • Which light rail lines stop near Essen?

    These light rail lines stop near Essen: 107

  • Which bus lines stop near Essen?

    These bus lines stop near Essen: 170, 348

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Essen?

    The nearest light rail station to Essen is Essen Abzweig Katernberg. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Essen?

    The nearest bus stop to Essen is Essen Abzweig Katernberg. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Essen?

    The 107 is the first light rail that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 4:23 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Essen?

    The 107 is the last light rail that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 10:38 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Essen?

    The 348 is the first bus that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 4:46 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Essen?

    The NE15 is the last bus that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 1:02 AM.

  • How much is the train fare to Essen?

    The train fare to Essen costs about €1.91 - €10.28.

  • How much is the subway fare to Essen?

    The subway fare to Essen costs about €1.91 - €5.15.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Essen?

    The light rail fare to Essen costs about €1.91 - €7.58.

  • How much is the bus fare to Essen?

    The bus fare to Essen costs about €1.91 - €5.15.

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