How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade by train?

From Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade by train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Ge Buer Nord Bf station to Essen West S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB33 train and finally take the RE18 train from Herzogenrath, Bf station to Eygelshoven Markt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - S9S9
Train - RB33RB33
Train - RE18RE18
Leaves from Ge Buer Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    1.87 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wuppertal Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen West S
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    110 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 Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade by train via S9, RE4 and RE18

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Ge Buer Nord Bf station to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal 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 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - S9S9
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE18RE18
Leaves from Ge Buer Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    1.87 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wuppertal Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    78 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
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 138.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen am Stadtwald

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, Grenze.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade by train via S9, RE4 and RE18

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S9 train from Ge Buer Nord Bf station to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal 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 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - S9S9
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE18RE18
Leaves from Ge Buer Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ge Buer Nord Bf
    1.87 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wuppertal Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf - Wuppertal
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    78 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line S9, Bus line RB33, Bus line RE18.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line S9, Bus line RE4, Bus line RE18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

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

    The S9 train line goes from Ge Buer Nord Bf station near Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wuppertal Hbf station near Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the S9 train from the Ge Buer Nord Bf station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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