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How to get from Erkelenz to Lichtenau by bus and train?

From Erkelenz to Lichtenau by bus and train

To get from Erkelenz to Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE4 train from Erkelenz, Bahnhof station to Hagen Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE17 train and finally take the S85 bus from War-Scherfede, Bahnhof station to Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE17RE17
Bus - S85S85
Walk to Lichtenau
Leaves from Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Erkelenz
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    85 min
  • 4
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Warburg, Bahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
    114 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    War-Scherfede, Bahnhof
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - S85S85
    Wait for bus
    S85
    Paderborn Hbf Bstg A1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lichtenau
    Walk to
    Lichtenau
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erkelenz to Lichtenau

The distance between Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Lichtenau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 255.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erkelenz to Lichtenau 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 Erkelenz

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

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Anton-Heinen Straße

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

Lichtenau is located at Lichtenau, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Lichtenau, am Wiebusch.

Bus stations close to Lichtenau:

  • Lichtenau, am Wiebusch
  • Lichtenau, Pater-Philoteus-Straße
  • Lichtenau, Einkaufszentrum

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Erkelenz to Lichtenau?

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE17, Bus line S85.

  • Is there a direct train between Erkelenz and Lichtenau 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 5 hr 24 min.

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

    The RE4 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz to Hagen Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hagen Hauptbahnhof station near Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Erkelenz and Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 5 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the RE4 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Hagen Hauptbahnhof stop, which is closest to Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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