How to get from Brilon to Kerkrade by train?

From Brilon to Kerkrade by train

To get from Brilon to Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE57 train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE18 train from Herzogenrath, Bf station to Eygelshoven Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE18RE18
Leaves from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    108 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    133 min
  • 6
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
  • 7
    Ride to train station Eygelshoven Markt
    Ride to train station
    Eygelshoven Markt
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brilon to Kerkrade by train via RE57, RE1 and RE18

To get from Brilon to Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE57 train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RE18 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Eygelshoven Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE18RE18
Leaves from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    108 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    142 min
  • 6
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
  • 7
    Ride to train station Eygelshoven Markt
    Ride to train station
    Eygelshoven Markt
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brilon to Kerkrade

The distance between Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 272.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 319 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brilon to Kerkrade 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 Brilon

Brilon is located at Brilon, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Brilon, Derker Tor.

Train stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Brilon:

  • Brilon, Derker Tor
  • Brilon, Schultenhaus
  • Brilon, Volksbankcenter

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

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf
  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg
  • Herzogenrath, Merkstein August-Schmidt-Platz Bf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brilon to Kerkrade by train via RE57, RE1 and RE18

To get from Brilon to Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE57 train from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RE18 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Eygelshoven Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min.

319min
Walk to train station
Train - RE57RE57
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE18RE18
Leaves from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - RE57RE57
    Wait for train
    RE57
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    108 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    142 min
  • 6
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
  • 7
    Ride to train station Eygelshoven Markt
    Ride to train station
    Eygelshoven Markt
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 319 minutes, using Bus line RE57, Bus line RE4, Bus line RE18.

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

    The alternative route takes 319 minutes, using Bus line RE57, Bus line RE1, Bus line RE18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 19 min.

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

    The RE57 train line goes from Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station near Brilon to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dortmund Hbf station near Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Brilon and Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 5 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the RE57 train from the Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof station near Brilon in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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