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

By bus and train

To get from Lichtenau to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S85 bus from Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr station to War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE17 train and finally take the RE4 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min.

329min
Bus - S85S85
Train - RE17RE17
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lichtenau
  • 2
    Bus - S85S85
    Wait for bus
    S85
    Warburg, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    117 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lichtenau to Erkelenz

The distance between Lichtenau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 254.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lichtenau 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 Lichtenau

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

Bus stations close to Lichtenau:

  • Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr
  • Lichtenau, Stadtmitte
  • Lichtenau, Einkaufszentrum

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, Aachener Straße

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line S85, Bus line RE17, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lichtenau 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 5 hr 29 min.

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

    The S85 bus line goes from Warburg, Bahnhof station near Lichtenau to War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Lichtenau and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 5 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the S85 bus from the Warburg, Bahnhof stop near Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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