How to get from Köln to Jülich by bus and train?

From Köln to Jülich 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 2 min.

122min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 117117
Train - S19S19
Train - RB21RB21
Walk to Jülich
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Köln Zündorf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    7 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

From Köln to Jülich 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 58 min.

118min
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 Moltkestr.
  • 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
    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 75.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Jülich 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 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

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln Zündorf Groov

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:

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

Bus stations close to Jülich:

  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Kleine Füchse
  • Jülich, Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
  • Jülich, Forschungszentrum Wache 1

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From Köln to Jülich 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 58 min.

118min
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 Moltkestr.
  • 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
    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 122 minutes, using Bus line 117, Train line S19, Train line RB21.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Light Rail line 7, Train line RE9, Train line RB21.

  • Is there a direct bus between Köln and Jülich 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 2 hr 2 min.

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

    The 117 bus line goes from Köln Zündorf station near Köln to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Wahn S-Bahn 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 bus and train?

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

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

    Get on the 117 bus from the Köln Zündorf stop near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Köln Wahn S-Bahn station, which is closest to Jülich in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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