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Cologne to Erkrath trains

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The average train between Cologne and Erkrath takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Erkrath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

49 min
Duration
47 km
Distance
€11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 41 train, train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Erkrath Erkrath Strain train S8 / ...
40 min
€8–21

Cologne to Erkrath train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Erkrath. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Erkrath at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)46 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)40 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)46 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)46 min • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)41 min • 1 change
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  • Distance: 47 km
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Erkrath, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Erkrath Erkrath S via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 40 min.

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