How to get from Köln to Jülich by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Köln to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Porz Markt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the RB21 train from Bahnhof - Düren station to Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE9RE9
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Aachener Str./Gürtel
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Porz Markt
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Porz Bahnhof
    550 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Jülich, Nord Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Köln to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the RB21 train from Bahnhof - Düren station to Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Bus - 117117
Train - S19S19
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Düren, Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Jülich

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Jülich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 66.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Jülich 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 Köln

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

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln An St. Marien

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

Jülich is located at Jülich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Jülich, Forschungszentrum Seecasino.

Train stations close to Jülich:

  • Jülich Bahnhof
  • Jülich, Nord Bf
  • Niederzier, Krauthausen Bf

Bus stations close to Jülich:

  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Seecasino
  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Feuerwehr
  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Kleine Füchse

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Köln to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the RB21 train from Bahnhof - Düren station to Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Bus - 117117
Train - S19S19
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Düren, Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Jülich?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line RE9, Bus line RB21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Jülich?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line S19, Bus line RB21.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Köln and Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Köln to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 7 light rail line goes from Köln Aachener Str./Gürtel station near Köln to Köln Porz Markt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Porz Markt station near Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Köln and Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Köln to get to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 7 light rail from the Köln Aachener Str./Gürtel station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Köln and Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the light rail at the Köln Porz Markt station, which is closest to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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