Skip to main content

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

By bus and train

To get from Dorsten to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Dortmund 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 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 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
    104 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 and train via RB43, RE1 and 976

To get from Dorsten to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Dortmund 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 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Dorsten to Kerpen

The distance between Dorsten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 199.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorsten 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 Dorsten

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

Train stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Bf

Bus stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Frühförderstelle
  • Dorsten Marienstr.
  • Dorsten Bismarckstr.

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

Alternative route by bus and train via RB43, RE1 and 976

To get from Dorsten to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Dortmund 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 5 hr 18 min.

318min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Dorsten to Kerpen?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 976.

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

    The alternative route takes 318 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line RE1, Bus line 976.

  • Is there a direct train between Dorsten and Kerpen 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 4 hr 18 min.

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

    The RB43 train line goes from Dorsten Bf station near Dorsten to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf station near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Dorsten and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the RB43 train from the Dorsten Bf station near Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More