How to get from Aachen to Velen by bus and train?

From Aachen to Velen by bus and train

To get from Aachen to Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE4 train from Aachen, Hbf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the R51 bus from Coesfeld, Gerichtsring station to Velen, Ellinghaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Walk to train station
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RB51RB51
Bus - R51R51
Leaves from Aachen, Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    150 min
  • 4
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coesfeld, Gerichtsring
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Borken, Bahnhof Bstg 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Velen, Ellinghaus
    Ride to bus station
    Velen, Ellinghaus
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aachen to Velen

The distance between Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 251.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aachen to Velen 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 Aachen

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

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen West Bf
  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Aachen, Hbf

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Bastei
  • Aachen, Eurogress
  • Aachen, Elisenbrunnen

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

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

Bus stations close to Velen:

  • Velen, Ellinghaus
  • Velen, Schloss
  • Velen, Hemich Esch

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Velen?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line RE4, Bus line RB51, Bus line R51.

  • Is there a direct train between Aachen and Velen 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 Aachen to Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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