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Erkelenz to Cologne trains

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The average train between Erkelenz and Cologne takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Erkelenz to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 18m
Duration
69 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Neuss Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Erkelenz to Neuss Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
1h 2m

Erkelenz to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Erkelenz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Erkelenz is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 20m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 16m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express59 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 16m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express59 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 16m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express1h 19m • 1 change

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    National ExpressNational Express59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erkelenz to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Erkelenz to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Erkelenz to Koeln Hbf via Neuss Hbf in around 1h 2m.

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