How to get from Vaals to Kerpen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Vaals to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 25 bus from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße station to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Stolberg Mühlener Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Bf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 55, RE1 (RRX) and 976

To get from Vaals to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 55 bus from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße station to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Lichtenbusch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Bf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vaals to Kerpen

The distance between Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 66.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vaals to Kerpen 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 Vaals

Vaals is located at Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen - West Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen - West Bahnhof
  • Aachen West Bf
  • Schanz Bf - Aachen

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

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

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

Train stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Sindorf (S)

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Marienkapelle
  • Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 55, RE1 (RRX) and 976

To get from Vaals to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 55 bus from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße station to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße
    790 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Lichtenbusch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Bf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vaals to Kerpen?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line RE9, Bus line 976.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vaals to Kerpen?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 976.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vaals to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 25 bus line goes from Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße station near Vaals to Stolberg Mühlener Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stolberg Mühlener Bahnhof station near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Vaals and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vaals to get to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 25 bus from the Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße stop near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vaals and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Stolberg Mühlener Bahnhof stop, which is closest to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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