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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 Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE11 train and finally take the S85 bus from Paderborn Hbf station to Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 34 min.

514min
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE11RE11
Bus - S85S85
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
    Dortmund Hbf
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - RE11RE11
    Wait for train
    RE11
    Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paderborn Hbf
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paderborn Hbf
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - S85S85
    Wait for bus
    S85
    Warburg, Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr
    Ride to bus station
    Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr
    26 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 254.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 514 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, Stadtmitte.

Bus stations close to Lichtenau:

  • Lichtenau, Stadtmitte
  • Lichtenau, Brücke
  • Lichtenau, Torfbruchstr

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 514 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RE11, 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 8 hr 34 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 Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf 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 8 hr 34 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 Dortmund Hbf stop, which is closest to Lichtenau in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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