How to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz by train?

By train

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Neuss Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE4 train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neuss Hauptbahnhof
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE6 and RE4

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Neuss Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE4 train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neuss Hauptbahnhof
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz

The distance between Köln Dom/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 69.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf

Köln Dom/Hbf is located at Köln Dom/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Hbf.

Train stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf

Bus stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf
  • Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
  • Köln Auf Dem Berlich

Public transit stations close to Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Erkelenz is located at Erkelenz, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Erkelenz Bf.

Train stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof
  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Bus stations close to Erkelenz:

  • Erkelenz Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof (Bus)
  • Erkelenz, Wirth + Co

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE6 and RE4

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Neuss Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE4 train from Neuss Hauptbahnhof station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE4RE4
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neuss Hauptbahnhof
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE4.

  • Is there a direct train between Köln Dom/Hbf and Erkelenz?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz?

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln to Minden Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Minden Hbf station near Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln Dom/Hbf to Erkelenz by train?

    The total travel time between Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln and Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Köln Dom/Hbf to get to Erkelenz?

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Köln Hbf station near Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Köln Dom/Hbf and Erkelenz?

    Get off the train at the Minden Hbf station, which is closest to Erkelenz in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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