The average train between Zurich and Erkelenz takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Zurich to Erkelenz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Erkelenz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Erkelenz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and National Express.
The distance between Zurich and Erkelenz is 443.5 km. The road distance is 645 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €210–650 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
