The average train between Bayreuth and Erlangen takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bayreuth to Erlangen. 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 hourly between Bayreuth and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Bayreuth to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Bayreuth to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bayreuth and Erlangen is 57.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf in around 1h 23m.