How to get from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen by train?

By train

To get from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    78 min
  • 6
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE11, RE6 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    81 min
  • 6
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen

The distance between Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Geilenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 248.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen by 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 Paderborn

Paderborn is located at Paderborn, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Paderborn, Le-Mans-Wall.

Train stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn Hbf
  • Paderborn-Kasseler Tor
  • Paderborn Nord

Bus stations close to Paderborn:

  • Paderborn, Le-Mans-Wall
  • Paderborn, Rosentor
  • Paderborn, Rathausplatz

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

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

Train stations close to Geilenkirchen:

  • Geilenkirchen Bf
  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg

Bus stations close to Geilenkirchen:

  • Geilenkirchen, Evangelische Kirche
  • Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Geilenkirchen, Hünshoven Jülicher Straße

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE11, RE6 (RRX) and RE4

To get from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE11 train from Paderborn Hbf station to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE4 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to train station
Train - RE11RE11
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Paderborn Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    81 min
  • 6
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RE4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line RE11, Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

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

    The RE11 train line goes from Paderborn Hbf station near Paderborn to Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station near Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Paderborn to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Paderborn and Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the RE11 train from the Paderborn Hbf station near Paderborn in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof station, which is closest to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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