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

From Kerkrade to Bochum by light rail and train

To get from Kerkrade to Bochum 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 302 light rail from Bochum Hbf station to Bochum Mettestr. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 302302
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
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    131 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    140 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum Langendreer
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Bochum Mettestr.
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Bochum by light rail and train via RE18, RE4 and 310

To get from Kerkrade to Bochum 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 Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 310 light rail from Witten Bahnhofstr. station to Bochum Mettestr. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Light Rail - 310310
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
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witten Hbf
    123 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Witten Bahnhofstr.
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 310310
    Wait for light rail
    310
    Bochum Höntrop Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Bochum Mettestr.
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Bochum

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 189.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Bochum 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 Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf
  • Herzogenrath, Grenze
  • Herzogenrath, Bf

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

Bochum is located at Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bochum Altenbochum Kirche.

Bus stations close to Bochum:

  • Bochum Altenbochum Kirche
  • Bochum, Feldmark
  • Bochum Sanderweg

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Bochum by light rail and train via RE18, RE4 and 310

To get from Kerkrade to Bochum 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 Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 310 light rail from Witten Bahnhofstr. station to Bochum Mettestr. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Light Rail - 310310
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
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witten Hbf
    123 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Witten Bahnhofstr.
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 310310
    Wait for light rail
    310
    Bochum Höntrop Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Bochum Mettestr.
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE1, Bus line 302.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE4, Bus line 310.

  • Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Bochum 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 56 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

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

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