How to get from Kerkrade to Alfter by light rail and train?

From Kerkrade to Alfter by light rail and train

To get from Kerkrade to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station to Alfter / Alanus Hochschule station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Bonn Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alfter / Alanus Hochschule
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Alfter by light rail and train via RE18, RE1 (RRX) and 18

To get from Kerkrade to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 18 light rail from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station to Alfter / Alanus Hochschule station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Bonn Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alfter / Alanus Hochschule
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Alfter

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Alfter, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 117.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Alfter by 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 Kerkrade

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg
  • Herzogenrath, Grenze
  • Herzogenrath, Bf

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

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

Train stations close to Alfter:

  • Roisdorf

Bus stations close to Alfter:

  • Alfter Stadtbahn (Bus)
  • Alfter Hüffelweg
  • Alfter Jägerstr.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Alfter by light rail and train via RE18, RE1 (RRX) and 18

To get from Kerkrade to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 18 light rail from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station to Alfter / Alanus Hochschule station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Bonn Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alfter / Alanus Hochschule
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE1, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

    The RE18 train line goes from Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade to Aachen, Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Aachen, Hbf station near Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the RE18 train from the Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Aachen, Hbf station, which is closest to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).