What is the cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz is to bus which costs €16 - €45 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Erkelenz?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Erkelenz via Moenchengladbach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

The distance between Utrecht and Erkelenz is 179 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.

How do I travel from Utrecht to Erkelenz without a car?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Erkelenz train from?

Utrecht to Erkelenz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €45 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Utrecht to Erkelenz train arrive?

Utrecht to Erkelenz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Moenchengladbach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Erkelenz is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Utrecht to Erkelenz.

How do I get a train ticket from Utrecht to Erkelenz?

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Where can I stay near Erkelenz?

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Utrecht to Erkelenz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Utrecht to Erkelenz by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Ice
2h 27m
€31–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus N94
2h 55m
€16–41
Drive 164.4 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Erkelenzcar 164.4 km
2h 19m
€30–43
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Venlotrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Mönchengladbach Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2h 47m
€34–114

Utrecht to Erkelenz by train

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2h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Moenchengladbach Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €26–85 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Mönchengladbach central train station once daily. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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