The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Erkrath takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Erkrath. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Erkrath at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Erkrath. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Erkrath station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Frankfurt am Main to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Erkrath train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Erkrath is 175.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–170 and the journey takes 1h 32m.