The average train between Kristiansand and Erkelenz takes 33h 11m and the fastest train takes 31h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand 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 twice daily between Kristiansand and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 9:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 33h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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38h 8m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Kristiansand to Erkelenz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.
Kristiansand to Erkelenz train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Erkelenz train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Erkelenz station.
Book your Kristiansand to Erkelenz train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kristiansand and Erkelenz is 793.2 km. The road distance is 1,930 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Erkelenz via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, Hamburg Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 24h 17m.