How to get from Ahlen to Frechen by light rail and train?

From Ahlen to Frechen by light rail and train

To get from Ahlen to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the RE6 (RRX) train from Ahlen (Westf) Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Neumarkt station to Frechen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1818
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahlen
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Köln Klettenbergpark
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Neumarkt
    5 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Frechen Kirche
    Ride to light rail station
    Frechen Kirche
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ahlen to Frechen by light rail and train via RE6 (RRX), 16 and 7

To get from Ahlen to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the RE6 (RRX) train from Ahlen (Westf) Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Neumarkt station to Frechen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1616
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahlen
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1616
    Wait for light rail
    16
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Neumarkt
    5 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Frechen Kirche
    Ride to light rail station
    Frechen Kirche
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ahlen to Frechen

The distance between Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Frechen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 174.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ahlen to Frechen 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 Ahlen

Ahlen is located at Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ahlen, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Bus stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen, Bahnhof
  • Ahlen, Gerichtsstraße
  • Ahlen, am Bahndamm

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

Frechen is located at Frechen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Frechen Kirche.

Bus stations close to Frechen:

  • Frechen Kirche
  • Frechen Othmarstr.
  • Frechen Kreuzbergstr.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ahlen to Frechen by light rail and train via RE6 (RRX), 16 and 7

To get from Ahlen to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the RE6 (RRX) train from Ahlen (Westf) Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Neumarkt station to Frechen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 1616
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahlen
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    137 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1616
    Wait for light rail
    16
    Bonn Bad Godesberg Stadthalle
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Neumarkt
    5 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Frechen Kirche
    Ride to light rail station
    Frechen Kirche
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ahlen to Frechen?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line 18, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ahlen to Frechen?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line 16, Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station near Ahlen to Köln Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Köln Hbf station near Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Ahlen and Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station near Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Köln Hbf station, which is closest to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).