The average train between Trier and Erkelenz takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 2 hours between Trier and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Trier to Erkelenz train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Erkelenz train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Erkelenz station.
Book your Trier to Erkelenz train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Erkelenz is 148.6 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Erkelenz via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 4h 23m.