The average train between Erlangen and Erkelenz takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen to Erkelenz. 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 every 2 hours between Erlangen and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Erlangen to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erkelenz station.
Book your Erlangen to Erkelenz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Erlangen and Erkelenz is 371.8 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Erkelenz via Nürnberg Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 19m.