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

From Kerkrade to Köln by light rail and train

To get from Kerkrade to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 77
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
    Aachen, Hbf
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Köln by light rail and train via RE18, RE1 (RRX) and 7

To get from Kerkrade to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 77
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
    Aachen, Hbf
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Köln

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 101.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Köln 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 Kerkrade

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg
  • Herzogenrath, Grenze
  • Herzogenrath, Bf

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

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

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • Köln Porz Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln St.-Martin-Str.
  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Köln by light rail and train via RE18, RE1 (RRX) and 7

To get from Kerkrade to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Aachen, Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 7 light rail from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station to Köln Zündorf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 77
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
    Aachen, Hbf
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    560 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Zündorf
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Köln Zündorf
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Zündorf
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE1, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Aachen, Hbf station, which is closest to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).