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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel by light rail and train?

From Gelsenkirchen to Erpel by light rail and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RB27 train from Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station to Erpel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RB27RB27
Walk to Erpel
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erpel Bf
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Erpel
    Walk to
    Erpel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel by light rail and train via 302, RE1 and RB27

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RB27 train from Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station to Erpel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB27RB27
Walk to Erpel
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erpel Bf
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Erpel
    Walk to
    Erpel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erpel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 184.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel 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.

Public transit stations close to Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen am Stadtwald

Public transit stations close to Erpel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Erpel is located at Erpel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Unkel, Erpel Bf.

Train stations close to Erpel:

  • Erpel Bf
  • Remagen Bf
  • Linz (Rhein), Bf

Bus stations close to Erpel:

  • Unkel, Erpel Bf
  • Erpel Rheinfähre
  • Erpel Bahnhofstraße

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel by light rail and train via 302, RE1 and RB27

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RB27 train from Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station to Erpel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB27RB27
Walk to Erpel
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erpel Bf
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Erpel
    Walk to
    Erpel
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RB27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gelsenkirchen to Erpel?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE1, Bus line RB27.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gelsenkirchen and Erpel 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 4 hr 11 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 302 light rail from the Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Bochum, O-Werk station, which is closest to Erpel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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