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

From Ahaus to Köln by light rail and train

To get from Ahaus to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Ahaus, Bahnhof station to Dortmund 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Ahaus, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahaus
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    82 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ahaus to Köln by light rail and train via RB51, RE1 and 7

To get from Ahaus to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Ahaus, Bahnhof station to Dortmund 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Ahaus, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahaus
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    880 m • 12 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ahaus to Köln

The distance between Ahaus, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 207.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ahaus 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 Ahaus

Ahaus is located at Ahaus, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ahaus, Alexander-Hegius-Gymnasium.

Train stations close to Ahaus:

  • Ahaus, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Ahaus:

  • Ahaus, Alexander-Hegius-Gymnasium
  • Ahaus, Bbs
  • Ahaus, Hocksstr.

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 Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

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

Alternative route from Ahaus to Köln by light rail and train via RB51, RE1 and 7

To get from Ahaus to Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RB51 train from Ahaus, Bahnhof station to Dortmund 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 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Train - RB51RB51
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 77
Leaves from Ahaus, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahaus
  • 2
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    82 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    880 m • 12 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
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line RB51, Bus line RE1, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between Ahaus 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 4 hr 10 min.

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

    The RB51 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Ahaus to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Dortmund Hbf station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Ahaus and Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and light rail is about 4 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the RB51 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Ahaus in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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