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Erkelenz to Rotterdam trains

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The average train between Erkelenz and Rotterdam takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Erkelenz to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 33m
Duration
203 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Tilburg

best
  1. Take the train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Venlotrain train
  2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Tilburg to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
3h 46m
€28–62

Erkelenz to Rotterdam train times

Trains run hourly between Erkelenz and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Erkelenz is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Mönchengladbach Hbf and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressEurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressEurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 8m • 4 changes

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erkelenz to Rotterdam? 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.

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  • Distance: 202.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Erkelenz to Rotterdam Centraal via Mönchengladbach Hbf, Venlo, Eindhoven Centraal, and Tilburg in around 3h 46m.

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