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How to get from Bochum to Erkelenz by light rail and train?

From Bochum to Erkelenz by light rail and train

To get from Bochum to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Bochum Mettestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Herzogenrath, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bochum to Erkelenz by light rail and train via 302, RE6 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Bochum to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Bochum Mettestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum Lohrheidestr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Herzogenrath, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bochum to Erkelenz

The distance between Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 105.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bochum to Erkelenz by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Bochum to Erkelenz by light rail and train via 302, RE6 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Bochum to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Bochum Mettestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum Lohrheidestr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Herzogenrath, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Light Rail line 302, Train line RE6, Train line RE4.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Light Rail line 302, Train line RE6 (RRX), Train line RE4.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Bochum and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Bochum to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 302 light rail line goes from Bochum Mettestr. station near Bochum to Ge Buer Rathaus station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ge Buer Rathaus station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Bochum and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Bochum to get to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 302 light rail from the Bochum Mettestr. station near Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Ge Buer Rathaus station, which is closest to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).