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

From Schwerte to Alfter by light rail and train

To get from Schwerte to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB53 train from Schwerte (Ruhr) station to Dortmund 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 3 hr 25 min. The light rail and train schedule from Schwerte may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Alfter on the Moovit app.

205min
Walk to train station
Train - RB53RB53
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Schwerte (Ruhr)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Schwerte (Ruhr)
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RB53RB53
    Wait for train
    RB53
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    90 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
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alfter
    Walk to
    Alfter
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Schwerte to Alfter by light rail and train via RB53, RE1 (RRX) and 18

To get from Schwerte to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB53 train from Schwerte (Ruhr) station to Dortmund 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 3 hr 25 min. The light rail and train schedule from Schwerte may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Alfter on the Moovit app.

205min
Walk to train station
Train - RB53RB53
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Schwerte (Ruhr)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Schwerte (Ruhr)
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RB53RB53
    Wait for train
    RB53
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    90 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
    60 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 Schwerte to Alfter

The distance between Schwerte, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Alfter, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 164.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schwerte 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Schwerte to Alfter

To check the light rail and train schedule from Schwerte to Alfter using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Schwerte) and destination (Alfter), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Schwerte to Alfter by light rail and train via RB53, RE1 (RRX) and 18

To get from Schwerte to Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB53 train from Schwerte (Ruhr) station to Dortmund 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 3 hr 25 min. The light rail and train schedule from Schwerte may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Alfter on the Moovit app.

205min
Walk to train station
Train - RB53RB53
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Alfter
Leaves from Schwerte (Ruhr)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Schwerte (Ruhr)
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RB53RB53
    Wait for train
    RB53
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    90 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
    60 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 Schwerte to Alfter?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Train line RB53, Train line RE1, Light Rail line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 205 minutes, using Train line RB53, Train line RE1 (RRX), Light Rail line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Schwerte 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 3 hr 25 min.

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

    The RB53 train line goes from Schwerte (Ruhr) station near Schwerte to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dortmund Hbf station near Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Schwerte and Alfter in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the RB53 train from the Schwerte (Ruhr) station near Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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