How to get from Aachen to Kalkar by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aachen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE1 (RRX) train from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X32 bus from Rees Empel Bf station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X32X32
Leaves from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rees Empel Bf
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rees Empel Bf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X32X32
    Wait for bus
    X32
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kalkar Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RE1, RE19 and X32

To get from Aachen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE1 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Duisburg Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X32 bus from Rees Empel Bf station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X32X32
Leaves from Aachen, Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    105 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rees Empel Bf
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rees Empel Bf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X32X32
    Wait for bus
    X32
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kalkar Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aachen to Kalkar

The distance between Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kalkar, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 205.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aachen to Kalkar 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 Aachen

Aachen is located at Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Annastraße (Hans-Stercken-Platz).

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen West Bf

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Annastraße (Hans-Stercken-Platz)
  • Aachen, Bastei
  • Aachen, Alter Posthof

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

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

Bus stations close to Kalkar:

  • Kalkar Markt
  • Kalkar am Bollwerk
  • Kalkar am Bollwerk/Schulztr.

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RE1, RE19 and X32

To get from Aachen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE1 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Duisburg Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE19 train and finally take the X32 bus from Rees Empel Bf station to Kalkar Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE19RE19
Bus - X32X32
Leaves from Aachen, Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    105 min
  • 4
    Train - RE19RE19
    Wait for train
    RE19
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rees Empel Bf
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rees Empel Bf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X32X32
    Wait for bus
    X32
    Kleve Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kalkar Markt
    Ride to bus station
    Kalkar Markt
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Kalkar?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line RE19, Bus line X32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aachen to Kalkar?

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line RE1, Bus line RE19, Bus line X32.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

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

    The RE1 (RRX) train line goes from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station near Aachen to Hamm (Westf) Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hamm (Westf) Hbf station near Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Aachen to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aachen and Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the RE1 (RRX) train from the Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Hamm (Westf) Hbf stop, which is closest to Kalkar in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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