The average train between Cologne and Erkrath takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cologne to Erkrath. 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 30 minutes between Cologne and Erkrath. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Erkrath at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Erkrath. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Erkrath station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Cologne to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Erkrath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erkrath Erkrath S station.
Book your Cologne to Erkrath train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Erkrath is 32.3 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Erkrath Erkrath S via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 45 min.