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How to get from Velen to Alfter by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Velen to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Bocholt, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 bus and finally take the RE5 train from Oberhausen Hbf station to Roisdorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Bus - R51R51
Bus - RE19RE19
Train - RE5RE5
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RE19RE19
    Wait for bus
    RE19
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE5RE5
    Wait for train
    RE5
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roisdorf
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    1.35 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R51, RE19 and RE5 (RRX)

To get from Velen to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Bocholt, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 bus and finally take the RE5 (RRX) train from Oberhausen Hbf station to Roisdorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Bus - R51R51
Bus - RE19RE19
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RE19RE19
    Wait for bus
    RE19
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roisdorf
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    1.35 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Velen to Alfter

The distance between Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Alfter, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 179.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 401 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Velen to Alfter 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 Velen

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

Bus stations close to Velen:

  • Velen, Ellinghaus
  • Velen, Schloss
  • Velen, Hemich Esch

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 Roisdorfer Weg

Alternative route by bus and train via R51, RE19 and RE5 (RRX)

To get from Velen to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Bocholt, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 bus and finally take the RE5 (RRX) train from Oberhausen Hbf station to Roisdorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Bus - R51R51
Bus - RE19RE19
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bocholt, Bahnhof
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - RE19RE19
    Wait for bus
    RE19
    Oberhausen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roisdorf
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    1.35 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 401 minutes, using Bus line R51, Bus line RE19, Bus line RE5.

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

    The alternative route takes 401 minutes, using Bus line R51, Bus line RE19, Bus line RE5 (RRX).

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 41 min.

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

    The R51 bus line goes from Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1 station near Velen to Bocholt, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bocholt, Bahnhof station near Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Velen and Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 6 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the R51 bus from the Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1 stop near Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Bocholt, Bahnhof station, which is closest to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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