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How to get from Velen to Geilenkirchen by bus and train?

From Velen to Geilenkirchen by bus and train

To get from Velen to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R51 bus from Velen, Ellinghaus station to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the RE4 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Geilenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Bus - R51R51
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Velen, Ellinghaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Velen
  • 2
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Geilenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Velen to Geilenkirchen

The distance between Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Geilenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 232.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Velen to Geilenkirchen 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 Velen

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

Bus stations close to Velen:

  • Velen, Ellinghaus
  • Velen, Schloss
  • Velen, Hemich Esch

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, Hünshoven Jülicher Straße.

Train stations close to Geilenkirchen:

  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg
  • Geilenkirchen Bf

Bus stations close to Geilenkirchen:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line R51, Bus line RB51, Bus line RE4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

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

    The R51 bus line goes from Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2 station near Velen to Coesfeld, Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Coesfeld, Bahnhof station near Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Velen and Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 3 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the R51 bus from the Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2 stop near Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Coesfeld, Bahnhof station, which is closest to Geilenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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