How to get from Viersen to Jülich by train?

By train

To get from Viersen to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE8 train from Dülken Bahnhof station to Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) 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 26 min.

146min
Walk to train station
Train - RE8RE8
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Dülken Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dülken Bahnhof
    970 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE8, RE1 and RB21

To get from Viersen to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE8 train from Dülken Bahnhof station to Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 26 min.

146min
Walk to train station
Train - RE8RE8
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Dülken Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dülken Bahnhof
    970 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Jülich
    Walk to
    Jülich
    1.61 km • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Viersen to Jülich

The distance between Viersen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Jülich, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 117.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Viersen to Jülich 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 Viersen

Viersen is located at Viersen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Dülken Theresienstraße.

Train stations close to Viersen:

  • Dülken Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Viersen:

  • Dülken Theresienstraße
  • Dülken Haselnußweg
  • Dülken Straelener Weg

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 Kleine Füchse.

Train stations close to Jülich:

  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
  • Jülich, Selgersdorf Bf
  • Jülich Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Jülich:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE8, RE1 and RB21

To get from Viersen to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE8 train from Dülken Bahnhof station to Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 26 min.

146min
Walk to train station
Train - RE8RE8
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Dülken Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dülken Bahnhof
    970 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bf Ehrenfeld - Köln
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bahnhof - Düren
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - RB21RB21
    Wait for train
    RB21
    Linnich, Bf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jülich, Forschungszentrum Bf
    15 min
  • 8
    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 Viersen to Jülich?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line RE8, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RB21.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line RE8, Bus line RE1, Bus line RB21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

    The RE8 train line goes from Dülken Bahnhof station near Viersen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station near Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Viersen and Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the RE8 train from the Dülken Bahnhof station near Viersen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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