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How to get from Köln to Ahlen by bus and train?
From Köln to Ahlen by bus and train
To get from Köln to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S12 train and finally take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.
177min
117S12RE6 (RRX)Leaves from Köln Zündorf
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationKöln - 2117Wait for bus117Köln Wahn S-Bahn
- 3
Ride to bus stationKöln Wahn S-Bahn7 min - 4
Walk to train stationKöln Wahn S-Bahn60 m • 1 min - 5S12Wait for trainS12Köln-Ehrenfeld
- 6Ride to train stationKöln Hbf20 min
- 7RE6 (RRX)Wait for trainRE6 (RRX)Gütersloh Hbf / Zob
- 8Ride to train stationAhlen (Westf) Bf136 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Köln to Ahlen by bus and train via 117, S12 and RE6
To get from Köln to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S12 train and finally take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.
178min
117S12RE6Leaves from Köln Zündorf
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationKöln
- 2117Wait for bus117Köln Wahn S-Bahn
- 3Ride to bus stationKöln Wahn S-Bahn7 min
- 4Walk to train stationKöln Wahn S-Bahn60 m • 1 min
- 5S12Wait for trainS12Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld
- 6Ride to train stationKöln Hbf20 min
- 7RE6Wait for trainRE6Gütersloh, Hbf/Zob
- 8Ride to train stationAhlen (Westf) Bf136 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Köln to Ahlen
The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 182.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Ahlen 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 Köln
Köln is located at Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Zündorf.
Train stations close to Köln:
- Köln Porz Bahnhof
- Köln Wahn S-Bahn
Bus stations close to Köln:
- Köln Zündorf
- Köln Zündorf Mitte
- Köln An St. Marien
Public transit stations close to Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Ahlen is located at Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ahlen, Rathaus.
Train stations close to Ahlen:
- Ahlen, Bahnhof
- Ahlen (Westf) Bf
Bus stations close to Ahlen:
- Ahlen, Rathaus
- Ahlen, Kaldewei
- Ahlen, Marienplatz
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- Birken-Honigsessen to Ahlen
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- Hamm (Sieg) to Ahlen
- Kerpen to Ahlen
- Bitzen to Ahlen
- Blankenheim to Ahlen
- Engelskirchen to Ahlen
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- Hellenthal to Ahlen
Alternative route from Köln to Ahlen by bus and train via 117, S12 and RE6
To get from Köln to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S12 train and finally take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.
178min
117S12RE6Leaves from Köln Zündorf
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationKöln
- 2117Wait for bus117Köln Wahn S-Bahn
- 3Ride to bus stationKöln Wahn S-Bahn7 min
- 4Walk to train stationKöln Wahn S-Bahn60 m • 1 min
- 5S12Wait for trainS12Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld
- 6Ride to train stationKöln Hbf20 min
- 7RE6Wait for trainRE6Gütersloh, Hbf/Zob
- 8Ride to train stationAhlen (Westf) Bf136 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Ahlen?
The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line S12, Bus line RE6 (RRX).
What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Ahlen?
The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line S12, Bus line RE6.
Is there a direct bus between Köln and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.
Which bus line goes from Köln to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
The 117 bus line goes from Köln Wahn S-Bahn station near Köln to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Wahn S-Bahn station near Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)
How long does it take to travel from Köln to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?
The total travel time between Köln and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Köln to get to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
Get on the 117 bus from the Köln Wahn S-Bahn stop near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Köln and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?
Get off the bus at the Köln Wahn S-Bahn station, which is closest to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).