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How to get from Köln to Remscheid by bus and light rail?

From Köln to Remscheid by bus and light rail

To get from Köln to Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Heumarkt station. Next, take the 260 bus from Köln Heumarkt station to Friedrich-Ebert-Platz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Light Rail - 77
Bus - 260260
Walk to Remscheid
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Moltkestr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Heumarkt
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Remscheid Hochstr.
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friedrich-Ebert-Platz
    97 min
  • 6
    Walk to Remscheid
    Walk to
    Remscheid
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Köln to Remscheid by bus and train

To get from Köln to Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S12 train and finally take the 260 bus from Köln Bf Deutz/Messeplatz station to Friedrich-Ebert-Platz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Bus - 117117
Train - S12S12
Bus - 260260
Walk to Remscheid
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S12S12
    Wait for train
    S12
    Köln-Ehrenfeld
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Köln Bf Deutz/Messeplatz
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Remscheid Hochstr.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friedrich-Ebert-Platz
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Remscheid
    Walk to
    Remscheid
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Remscheid

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Remscheid, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 54.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Remscheid by bus and light rail, 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 Köln

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

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln An St. Marien

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

Remscheid is located at Remscheid, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Friedrich-Ebert-Platz.

Train stations close to Remscheid:

  • Rs-Güldenwerth Bf

Bus stations close to Remscheid:

  • Friedrich-Ebert-Platz
  • Remscheid Allee-Center
  • Remscheid Markt

From Köln to Remscheid by bus and train

To get from Köln to Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S12 train and finally take the 260 bus from Köln Bf Deutz/Messeplatz station to Friedrich-Ebert-Platz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Bus - 117117
Train - S12S12
Bus - 260260
Walk to Remscheid
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S12S12
    Wait for train
    S12
    Köln-Ehrenfeld
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Köln Bf Deutz/Messeplatz
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Remscheid Hochstr.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friedrich-Ebert-Platz
    92 min
  • 10
    Walk to Remscheid
    Walk to
    Remscheid
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Remscheid?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 260.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Remscheid?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line S12, Bus line 260.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The 7 light rail line goes from Köln Moltkestr. station near Köln to Köln Heumarkt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Köln Heumarkt station near Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln to Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Köln and Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 7 light rail from the Köln Moltkestr. station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Köln Heumarkt stop, which is closest to Remscheid in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).