Originally Posted by
supermasterphil
S-Bahn: every 20 minutes, takes about 45 minutes, should not be that expensive, I bet around 5 Euros / OW
regional train: runs about 3 times / hour as well but not in a steady rhythm like the S-Bahn. This one takes about 20-25 minutes. The price should be about the same
The price of the S-Bahn and the RE is exactly the same--VRR price level C. It costs 9.10€ for a single ticket.
http://vrr.de/imperia/md/content/en/abc_e_prices.pdf
This ticket will also include the tram/bus travel within Essen to get to your final destination.