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

By bus and train

To get from Gescher to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R51 bus from Hochmoor, Sparkasse station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the RE4 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Bus - R51R51
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Hochmoor, Sparkasse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gescher
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    111 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R61, RB51 and RE4

To get from Gescher to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R61 bus from Hochmoor, Sparkasse station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the RE4 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Bus - R61R61
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Hochmoor, Sparkasse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gescher
  • 2
    Bus - R61R61
    Wait for bus
    R61
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    111 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gescher to Erkelenz

The distance between Gescher, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 209.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gescher 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 Gescher

Gescher is located at Gescher, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Hochmoor, Sparkasse.

Bus stations close to Gescher:

  • Hochmoor, Sparkasse
  • Hochmoor, Pappelallee
  • Hochmoor, Autobahnbr.

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, Agentur Für Arbeit.

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof
  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Agentur Für Arbeit
  • Erkelenz, Brückstraße
  • Erkelenz, Hagelkreuz

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via R61, RB51 and RE4

To get from Gescher to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R61 bus from Hochmoor, Sparkasse station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the RE4 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Bus - R61R61
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Hochmoor, Sparkasse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gescher
  • 2
    Bus - R61R61
    Wait for bus
    R61
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    111 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line R51, Bus line RB51, Bus line RE4.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line R61, Bus line RB51, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gescher 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 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The R51 bus line goes from Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2 station near Gescher to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Coesfeld, Bahnhof station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gescher and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the R51 bus from the Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2 stop near Gescher in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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