The average train between Dortmund and Erkrath takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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.
Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Erkrath. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Erkrath at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Erkrath. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Erkrath station via Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Dortmund to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erkrath Erkrath S station.
Book your Dortmund to Erkrath train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Dortmund and Erkrath is 50.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erkrath Erkrath S via Wuppertal Hbf in around 1h 16m.