The average train between Köln Hbf and Erkelenz takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Köln Hbf 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 hourly between Köln Hbf and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Erkelenz station via MG Rheydt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Köln Hbf to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at MG Rheydt Hbf station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Erkelenz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Erkelenz is 47.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Köln Hbf to MG Rheydt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 46 min.