The average train between Stuttgart and Erkelenz takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Stuttgart to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Erkelenz is 327.4 km. The road distance is 387 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m.