The average train between Trier and Erkelenz takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Trier and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 48m. 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 48m.
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, National Express 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 3h 55m.