The average train between Hamburg and Erkrath takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 hourly between Hamburg and Erkrath. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Erkrath at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Erkrath. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Erkrath station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Hamburg to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Erkrath train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Erkrath is 332.9 km. The road distance is 416 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €75–320 and the journey takes 3h 37m.