The average train between Munich and Erkelenz takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Munich to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erkelenz station.
Book your Munich to Erkelenz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Munich and Erkelenz is 500.5 km. The road distance is 664 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Erkelenz via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 29m.