The average train between Hamburg and Erkelenz takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 3 hours between Hamburg and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Hamburg to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erkelenz station.
Book your Hamburg to Erkelenz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Hamburg and Erkelenz is 371.4 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Erkelenz via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 4h 33m.