The average train between Stuttgart and Erkelenz takes 4h 46m 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 9:49 PM which arrives into Erkelenz at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 4h 46m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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 Köln Hbf 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 416 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m.