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How to get from Kerkrade to Schwerte by train?

From Kerkrade to Schwerte by train

To get from Kerkrade to Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RB53 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Schwerte (Ruhr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RB53RB53
Walk to Schwerte
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    133 min
  • 6
    Train - RB53RB53
    Wait for train
    RB53
    Iserl., Stadtbahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schwerte (Ruhr)
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Schwerte
    Walk to
    Schwerte
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Schwerte by train via RE18, RE4 and RE17

To get from Kerkrade to Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE17 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Schwerte (Ruhr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE17RE17
Walk to Schwerte
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    107 min
  • 6
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schwerte (Ruhr)
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Schwerte
    Walk to
    Schwerte
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Schwerte

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Schwerte, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 181.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Schwerte by 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 Kerkrade

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf
  • Herzogenrath, Grenze
  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg

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

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

Train stations close to Schwerte:

  • Ergste, Bahnhof
  • Schwerte (Ruhr)
  • Dortmund Aplerbeck Süd Bf

Bus stations close to Schwerte:

  • Schwerte Zob
  • Schwerte Turnhalle Beckestr.
  • Schwerte, Sparkasse

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Schwerte by train via RE18, RE4 and RE17

To get from Kerkrade to Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE17 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Schwerte (Ruhr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE17RE17
Walk to Schwerte
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    107 min
  • 6
    Train - RE17RE17
    Wait for train
    RE17
    Fröndenberg, Bahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schwerte (Ruhr)
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Schwerte
    Walk to
    Schwerte
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Schwerte?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE4, Bus line RB53.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kerkrade to Schwerte?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE4, Bus line RE17.

  • Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The RE18 train line goes from Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade to Herzogenrath, Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Herzogenrath, Bf station near Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Kerkrade to Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the RE18 train from the Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Herzogenrath, Bf station, which is closest to Schwerte in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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