How to get from Alfter to Aachen by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Alfter to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 18 light rail from Alfter / Alanus Hochschule station to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 51 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Light Rail - 1818
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Alfter / Alanus Hochschule

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Alfter
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Köln Slabystr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Setterich Siedlung
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 18, RE1 (RRX) and 25

To get from Alfter to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 18 light rail from Alfter / Alanus Hochschule station to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 25 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Light Rail - 1818
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 2525
Leaves from Alfter / Alanus Hochschule

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Alfter
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Köln Slabystr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Vaals Busstation
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alfter to Aachen

The distance between Alfter, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 99.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alfter to Aachen by bus, 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 Alfter

Alfter is located at Alfter, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Alfter Roisdorfer Weg.

Train stations close to Alfter:

  • Roisdorf

Bus stations close to Alfter:

  • Alfter Roisdorfer Weg
  • Alfter Hüffelweg
  • Alfter Im Benden

Public transit stations close to Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Schanz Bf - Aachen

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Bushof
  • Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz
  • Aachen, Elisenbrunnen

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 18, RE1 (RRX) and 25

To get from Alfter to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 18 light rail from Alfter / Alanus Hochschule station to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 25 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Light Rail - 1818
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 2525
Leaves from Alfter / Alanus Hochschule

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Alfter
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Köln Slabystr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Vaals Busstation
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alfter to Aachen?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alfter to Aachen?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 25.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Alfter to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 18 light rail line goes from Köln Slabystr. station near Alfter to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Alfter to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Alfter and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 18 light rail from the Köln Slabystr. station near Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Alfter and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the light rail at the Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf stop, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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