The average train between Stuttgart and Erkelenz takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 every 3 hours between Stuttgart and Erkelenz. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Erkelenz station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Stuttgart to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Erkelenz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erkelenz station.
Book your Stuttgart to Erkelenz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Stuttgart and Erkelenz is 327.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Erkelenz via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 3h 43m.