Train Cologne to Erkelenz from €16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erkelenz takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Cologne 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.

1h 10m
Duration: 65 km
Distance: €16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 8m

€13–21

Cologne to Erkelenz train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:25 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 12:37 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:59 AM → 6:00 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:59 AM → 6:00 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 7:00 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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