How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach by light rail and train?

From Gelsenkirchen to Andernach by light rail and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RB26 train from Köln Hbf station to Andernach Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 50 min.

470min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RB26RB26
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Köln Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - RB26RB26
    Wait for train
    RB26
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Andernach Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Andernach Bahnhof
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach by light rail and train via 302, RE1 (RRX) and RE5 (RRX)

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE5 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Andernach Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 6 min.

486min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Andernach Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Andernach Bahnhof
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Andernach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 194.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 470 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach 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 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen am Stadtwald

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

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

Train stations close to Andernach:

  • Andernach Bahnhof
  • Leutesdorf Bf
  • Andernach Namedy Bf

Bus stations close to Andernach:

  • Andernach Bahnhof

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach by light rail and train via 302, RE1 (RRX) and RE5 (RRX)

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE5 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Andernach Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 6 min.

486min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Andernach Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Andernach Bahnhof
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach?

    The fastest way takes 470 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RB26.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach?

    The alternative route takes 486 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RE5 (RRX).

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gelsenkirchen and Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Gelsenkirchen to Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 302 light rail line goes from Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen to Bochum, O-Werk station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bochum, O-Werk station near Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 7 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Gelsenkirchen to get to Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 302 light rail from the Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Gelsenkirchen and Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the light rail at the Bochum, O-Werk station, which is closest to Andernach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).