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

By bus and train

To get from Brilon to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R74 bus from Brilon, Markt station to Bestwig, 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 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Bus - R74R74
Train - RE17RE17
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Brilon, Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brilon
  • 2
    Bus - R74R74
    Wait for bus
    R74
    Bestwig
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bestwig, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    68 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

Alternative route by bus and train via S30, RE17 and RE4

To get from Brilon to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S30 bus from Brilon, Markt station to Olsberg, 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 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Bus - S30S30
Train - RE17RE17
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Brilon, Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brilon
  • 2
    Bus - S30S30
    Wait for bus
    S30
    Medebach, Marktplatz
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olsberg, Bahnhof
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Olsberg, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    74 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 Brilon to Erkelenz

The distance between Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 198.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brilon 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 Brilon

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

Train stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon, Derker Tor
  • Brilon, Schultenhaus
  • Brilon, Volksbankcenter

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, Kölner Tor.

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof
  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Ostpromenade
  • Erkelenz, Markt
  • Erkelenz Bf

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via S30, RE17 and RE4

To get from Brilon to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S30 bus from Brilon, Markt station to Olsberg, 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 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Bus - S30S30
Train - RE17RE17
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Brilon, Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brilon
  • 2
    Bus - S30S30
    Wait for bus
    S30
    Medebach, Marktplatz
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olsberg, Bahnhof
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Olsberg, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    74 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line R74, Bus line RE17, Bus line RE4.

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

    The alternative route takes 289 minutes, using Bus line S30, Bus line RE17, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brilon 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 4 hr 1 min.

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

    The R74 bus line goes from Bestwig station near Brilon to Bestwig, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bestwig, Bahnhof station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Brilon and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 4 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the R74 bus from the Bestwig stop near Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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