How to get from Paderborn to Erkelenz by train?

From Paderborn to Erkelenz by train

To get from Paderborn to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RB33 train from Duisburg Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RB33RB33
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    61 min
  • 6
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paderborn to Erkelenz by train via RE11, RE1 and RB33

To get from Paderborn to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RB33 train from Duisburg Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB33RB33
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paderborn to Erkelenz

The distance between Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 222.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paderborn to Erkelenz 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 Paderborn

Paderborn is located at Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Paderborn, Neuhäuser Tor.

Train stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn Hbf
  • Paderborn Nord
  • Paderborn-Kasseler Tor

Bus stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn, Neuhäuser Tor
  • Paderborn, Le-Mans-Wall
  • Paderborn, Rosentor

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, Markt.

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof
  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Markt
  • Erkelenz, Hagelkreuz
  • Erkelenz, Aachener Straße

Related Routes

Alternative route from Paderborn to Erkelenz by train via RE11, RE1 and RB33

To get from Paderborn to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RB33 train from Duisburg Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB33RB33
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RB33.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE1, Bus line RB33.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

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

    The RE11 train line goes from Paderborn Hbf station near Paderborn to Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Paderborn and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the RE11 train from the Paderborn Hbf station near Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station, which is closest to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).