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How to get from Erkelenz to Brilon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Erkelenz to Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Hagen Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE17 train and finally take the R74 bus from Bestwig, Bahnhof station to Brilon, Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE17RE17
Bus - R74R74
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
    Ride to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R74R74
    Wait for bus
    R74
    Brilon Markt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Brilon, Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Brilon, Markt
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RE4, RE57 and R74

To get from Erkelenz to Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the R74 bus from Bestwig, Bahnhof station to Brilon, Derker Tor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE57RE57
Bus - R74R74
Walk to Brilon
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
    Dortmund Hbf
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R74R74
    Wait for bus
    R74
    Brilon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brilon, Derker Tor
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brilon
    Walk to
    Brilon
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erkelenz to Brilon

The distance between Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 198.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erkelenz to Brilon 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 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 Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Brilon is located at Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Brilon, Altenheim St. Engelbert.

Train stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon, Altenheim St. Engelbert
  • Brilon, Gartenstraße
  • Brilon, Volksbankcenter

Alternative route by bus and train via RE4, RE57 and R74

To get from Erkelenz to Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE57 train and finally take the R74 bus from Bestwig, Bahnhof station to Brilon, Derker Tor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE57RE57
Bus - R74R74
Walk to Brilon
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
    Dortmund Hbf
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R74R74
    Wait for bus
    R74
    Brilon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brilon, Derker Tor
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brilon
    Walk to
    Brilon
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE17, Bus line R74.

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

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE57, Bus line R74.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Erkelenz to Brilon 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 and one bus line till Hagen Hauptbahnhof station near Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Erkelenz and Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 59 min.

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

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

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