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How to get from Kerkrade to Dortmund by train?

From Kerkrade to Dortmund by train

To get from Kerkrade to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: 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 S1 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
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
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    62 min
  • 6
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    81 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Dortmund by train via RE18, RE1 and S1

To get from Kerkrade to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: 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 S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1RE1
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
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
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Dortmund

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 153.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Dortmund 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 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 Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität

Bus stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Uni-Parkplatz 1
  • Dortmund Barop Friedhof

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Campus Nord
  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Dortmund by train via RE18, RE1 and S1

To get from Kerkrade to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: 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 S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1RE1
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
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
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE4, Bus line S1.

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

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE1, Bus line S1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

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

    The RE18 train line goes from Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade to Herzogenrath, Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Herzogenrath, Bf station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

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