How to get from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena by light rail and train?

From Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena by light rail and train

To get from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE5 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Oberhausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB32 train and finally take the 302 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Train - RB32RB32
Light Rail - 302302
Walk to Veltins-Arena
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    1.4 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oberhausen Hbf
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Veltins-Arena
    Walk to
    Veltins-Arena
    Tunnel 1
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena by light rail and train via RE5 (RRX), RE2 and 302

To get from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE5 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to D-Flughafen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the 302 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 302302
Walk to Veltins-Arena
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    1.4 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    D-Flughafen Bf
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Veltins-Arena
    Walk to
    Veltins-Arena
    Tunnel 1
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena

The distance between Köln Friesenplatz, Gelsenkirchen and Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen is approximately 98.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gelsenkirchen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Köln Friesenplatz

Köln Friesenplatz is located at Köln Friesenplatz, Gelsenkirchen and the nearest public transit station is Köln Christophstr./Mediapark.

Train stations close to Köln Friesenplatz:

  • Hans-Böckler-Platz/Bf West - Köln
  • Köln West Bf

Bus stations close to Köln Friesenplatz:

  • Köln Rudolfplatz
  • Köln Hans-Böckler-Platz/Bf West
  • Köln Moltkestr.

Public transit stations close to Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen

Veltins-Arena is located at Tunnel 1, Gelsenkirchen and the nearest public transit station is Ge Willy-Brandt-Allee.

Subway stations close to Veltins-Arena:

  • Ge Willy-Brandt-Allee
  • Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena

Bus stations close to Veltins-Arena:

  • Gelsenkirchen Verkehrshof
  • Gelsenkirchen Daimlerstr.
  • Gelsenkirchen Pottenort

Related Routes

Alternative route from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena by light rail and train via RE5 (RRX), RE2 and 302

To get from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the RE5 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to D-Flughafen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the 302 light rail from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
Train - RE2RE2
Light Rail - 302302
Walk to Veltins-Arena
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    1.4 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5 (RRX)RE5 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE5 (RRX)
    Wesel Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    D-Flughafen Bf
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Veltins-Arena
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Veltins-Arena
    Walk to
    Veltins-Arena
    Tunnel 1
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line RB32, Bus line 302.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line RE5 (RRX), Bus line RE2, Bus line 302.

  • Is there a direct train between Köln Friesenplatz and Veltins-Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena?

    The RE5 (RRX) train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Köln Friesenplatz in Köln to Wesel Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Wesel Bf station near Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln Friesenplatz to Veltins-Arena by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Köln Friesenplatz in Köln and Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen by train and light rail is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Köln Friesenplatz to get to Veltins-Arena?

    Get on the RE5 (RRX) train from the Köln Hbf station near Köln Friesenplatz in Köln.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Köln Friesenplatz and Veltins-Arena?

    Get off the train at the Wesel Bf station, which is closest to Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.

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