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How to get from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE1 (RRX) train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. Next, take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Frechen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Frechen Kirche
    Ride to light rail station
    Frechen Kirche
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via S6, 15 and 7

To get from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the S6 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Hansaring - Köln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Rudolfplatz station to Frechen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - S6S6
Light Rail - 1515
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Train - S6S6
    Wait for train
    S6
    Köln Worringen S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hansaring - Köln
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Hansaring
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1515
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Köln Ubierring
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Rudolfplatz
    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
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen

The distance between Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Frechen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 51.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof 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 Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof

Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof is located at Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Düsseldorf Hbf.

Train stations close to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof:

  • Düsseldorf Hbf

Bus stations close to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof:

  • Düsseldorf Hbf
  • D-Mintropplatz
  • D-Charlottenstr./Oststraße

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 Kreuzbergstr..

Bus stations close to Frechen:

  • Frechen Kreuzbergstr.
  • Frechen Kirche
  • Frechen Bf

Alternative route by light rail and train via S6, 15 and 7

To get from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the S6 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Hansaring - Köln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 light rail and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Rudolfplatz station to Frechen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - S6S6
Light Rail - 1515
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
  • 2
    Train - S6S6
    Wait for train
    S6
    Köln Worringen S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hansaring - Köln
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Hansaring
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1515
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Köln Ubierring
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Rudolfplatz
    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
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line S6, Bus line 15, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof and Frechen?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen?

    The RE1 (RRX) train line goes from Aachen Hbf station near Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof in Düsseldorf to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station near Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to Frechen by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof in Düsseldorf and Frechen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof to get to Frechen?

    Get on the RE1 (RRX) train from the Aachen Hbf station near Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof in Düsseldorf.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof and Frechen?

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

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