There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Erkelenz by train (Eurostar), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenztrain Re
3h 27m€143–257Drive 455.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Paris to Erkelenzcar 455.3 km
4h 35m€71–103Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Erkelenztrain
5h 6m€131–339Train via Paris Nord
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenztrain Re
3h 35m€92–257Fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Erkelenztrain
6h 12m€157–451
Paris to Erkelenz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Erkelenz is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Erkelenz is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €140 - €260.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Erkelenz via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Paris and Erkelenz is 503 km. The road distance is 455.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Erkelenz without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Paris to Erkelenz, including transfers.
Paris to Erkelenz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Erkelenz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Erkelenz is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Paris to Erkelenz.
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What companies run services between Paris, France and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Erkelenz via Aachen Hbf in around 3h 27m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Eurostar
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