How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf 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 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 302, RE1 and 976

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 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 Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 149.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen by bus, 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 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 Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Sindorf (S)

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen Marienkapelle

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 302, RE1 and 976

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 302 light rail from Ge Buer Rathaus station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 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 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Ge Buer Rathaus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Ge Buer Rathaus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Bochum, O-Werk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    600 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 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 Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 976.

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

    The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line RE1, Bus line 976.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Gelsenkirchen and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Gelsenkirchen to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 302 light rail line goes from Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen to Bochum, O-Werk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bochum, O-Werk station near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Gelsenkirchen to get to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 302 light rail from the Ge Buer Rathaus station near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Bochum, O-Werk stop, which is closest to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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