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

By bus and train

To get from Kerpen to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RE4 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 976, RE1 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Kerpen to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerpen to Erkelenz

The distance between Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 105.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerpen to Erkelenz 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 Kerpen

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

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen Marienkapelle

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

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

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof
  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Wirth + Co

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 976, RE1 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Kerpen to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line RE1, Bus line RE4.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RE4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 976 bus line goes from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station near Kerpen to Frechen Rathaus station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frechen Rathaus station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Kerpen and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 976 bus from the Kerpen Bürgerzentrum stop near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Frechen Rathaus station, which is closest to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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