The average train between Bremen and Erlangen takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremen 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 Bremen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremen is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bremen to Erlangen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bremen station and arriving at Erlangen station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Bremen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Bremen to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bremen and Erlangen is 416.5 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Erlangen via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 15m.