How to get from Erkelenz to Aachen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Erkelenz to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RB33 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Schanz Bf - Aachen station. Next, take the 45 bus from Aachen, Schanz (Vaalser Straße) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - RB33RB33
Bus - 4545
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schanz Bf - Aachen
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Schanz (Vaalser Straße)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Brand Schulzentrum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RB33 and 21

To get from Erkelenz to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RB33 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the 21 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - RB33RB33
Bus - 2121
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Herzogenrath Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erkelenz to Aachen

The distance between Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 45.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erkelenz to Aachen 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 Erkelenz

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

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Anton-Heinen Straße

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 and train via RB33 and 21

To get from Erkelenz to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RB33 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the 21 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - RB33RB33
Bus - 2121
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Herzogenrath Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line RB33, Bus line 45.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line RB33, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Erkelenz and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Erkelenz to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RB33 train line goes from Aachen, Hbf station near Erkelenz to Schanz Bf - Aachen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Schanz Bf - Aachen station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Erkelenz and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Erkelenz to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RB33 train from the Aachen, Hbf station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Schanz Bf - Aachen stop, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • When is the last train from Erkelenz to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The last train from Erkelenz to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is the Dortmund Hbf - Aachen, Hbf line. It leaves the Erkelenz, Bahnhof station at 2:01 AM.

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