How to get from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen by train?

From Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen by train

To get from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB33 train and finally take the S9 train from Essen West S station to Ge Buer Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RB33RB33
Train - S9S9
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
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
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Essen Steele S
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen West S
    106 min
  • 6
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Haltern am See Bf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    1.87 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen by train via RE18, RE4 and S9

To get from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the S9 train from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal station to Ge Buer Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - S9S9
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
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
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal
    77 min
  • 6
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Haltern am See Bf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    67 min
  • 8
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    1.87 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 138.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen 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 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 Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Buer Rathaus
  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Gelsenkirchen Nienhofstr.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen by train via RE18, RE4 and S9

To get from Kerkrade to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the S9 train from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal station to Ge Buer Nord Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - S9S9
Walk to Gelsenkirchen
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
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal
    77 min
  • 6
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Haltern am See Bf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    67 min
  • 8
    Walk to Gelsenkirchen
    Walk to
    Gelsenkirchen
    1.87 km • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RB33, Bus line S9.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE4, Bus line S9.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Herzogenrath, Bf station, which is closest to Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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