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How to get from Kerkrade to Forst by bus and train?

From Kerkrade to Forst by bus and train

To get from Kerkrade to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck Herchen Gymnasium station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Siegen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Herchen Bf
    106 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windeck Herchen Gymnasium
    920 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Forst by bus and train via RE18, RE9 and 544

To get from Kerkrade to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 544 bus from Windeck Herchen Gymnasium station to Windeck Auf Dem Alten Pütz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 544544
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Siegen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Herchen Bf
    106 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windeck Herchen Gymnasium
    920 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 544544
    Wait for bus
    544
    Windeck Au (Sieg) Bf
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck Auf Dem Alten Pütz
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    2.13 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Forst

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 159.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Forst 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 Kerkrade

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf
  • Herzogenrath, Grenze
  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg

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

Forst is located at Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Windeck am Weiher.

Train stations close to Forst:

  • Hamm (Sieg) Etzbach Bf
  • Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf

Bus stations close to Forst:

  • Windeck am Weiher
  • Windeck Kohlberger Str.
  • Windeck Kohlberg Eisenstr.

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Forst by bus and train via RE18, RE9 and 544

To get from Kerkrade to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 544 bus from Windeck Herchen Gymnasium station to Windeck Auf Dem Alten Pütz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 544544
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Siegen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Herchen Bf
    106 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windeck Herchen Gymnasium
    920 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 544544
    Wait for bus
    544
    Windeck Au (Sieg) Bf
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck Auf Dem Alten Pütz
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    2.13 km • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Forst?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE9, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kerkrade to Forst?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE9, Bus line 544.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

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

    The RE18 train line goes from Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade to Aachen, Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aachen, Hbf station near Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the RE18 train from the Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Aachen, Hbf stop, which is closest to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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