How to get from Erkelenz to Bestwig by train?

By train

To get from Erkelenz to Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Hagen Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE17 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Bestwig, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min.

205min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE17RE17
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    85 min
  • 4
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station Bestwig, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RB33, S8 and RE17

To get from Erkelenz to Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB33 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S8 train and finally take the RE17 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Bestwig, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Train - RB33RB33
Train - S8S8
Train - RE17RE17
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Krefeld Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    110 min
  • 6
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bestwig, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erkelenz to Bestwig

The distance between Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Bestwig, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 182.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erkelenz to Bestwig by 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 Erkelenz

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

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Anton-Heinen Straße

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

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

Train stations close to Bestwig:

  • Bestwig, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Bestwig:

  • Bestwig, Bahnhof
  • Bestwig, Schulzentrum
  • Bestwig, Rewe

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RB33, S8 and RE17

To get from Erkelenz to Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB33 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S8 train and finally take the RE17 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Bestwig, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Train - RB33RB33
Train - S8S8
Train - RE17RE17
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Krefeld Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    110 min
  • 6
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station Bestwig, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Erkelenz to Bestwig?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Erkelenz to Bestwig?

    The alternative route takes 243 minutes, using Bus line RB33, Bus line S8, Bus line RE17.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

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

    The RE4 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz to Hagen Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hagen Hauptbahnhof station near Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Erkelenz to Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Erkelenz and Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the RE4 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Hagen Hauptbahnhof station, which is closest to Bestwig in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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