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How to get to Essen by bus?

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Bus stations near Essen

  • Essen Rodenseelbrücke,2 min walk,
  • Essen Ottostr.,3 min walk,
  • Essen Wendelinstr.,7 min walk,
  • Essen Kray Mitte,8 min walk,
  • Essen Kray Nord Bf,9 min walk,

Train stations near Essen

  • Essen Kray Nord Bf,10 min walk,
  • Essen Kray Süd Bf,18 min walk,
  • Essen Steele S,31 min walk,

Bus lines to Essen

  • 170,Essen Kray Nord Bf,
  • NE3,Essen Rodenseelbrücke,
  • NE13,Gelsenkirchen Hbf,
  • 146,Essen Kray Nord Bf,
  • 144,Essen Stadtwaldplatz,
  • 194,Gelsenkirchen Hbf,
  • NE15,Essen Borbeck Bf,
  • NE14,Essen Kray Nord Bf,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Essen?

    The closest stations to Essen are:

    • Essen Rodenseelbrücke is 129 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Essen Ottostr. is 179 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Essen Wendelinstr. is 528 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Essen Kray Mitte is 595 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Essen Kray Nord Bf is 630 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Essen Kray Süd Bf is 1367 meters away, 18 min walk.
    • Essen Steele S is 2385 meters away, 31 min walk.

  • Which train lines stop near Essen?

    These train lines stop near Essen: RB40, S2

  • Which bus lines stop near Essen?

    These bus lines stop near Essen: 146, 170, 194

  • What’s the nearest train station to Essen?

    The nearest train station to Essen is Essen Kray Nord Bf. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Essen?

    The nearest bus stop to Essen is Essen Rodenseelbrücke. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Essen?

    The S2 is the first train that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Essen?

    The S2 is the last train that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Essen?

    The NE3 is the first bus that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Essen?

    The NE3 is the last bus that goes to Essen. It stops nearby at 1:58 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Essen?

    The bus fare to Essen costs about €1.91 - €5.42.

  • How much is the train fare to Essen?

    The train fare to Essen costs about €2.18 - €14.87.

  • 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 - €5.15.

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