The average train between Bristol and Erlangen takes 14h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 4 times a day between Bristol and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Erlangen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
Bristol to Erlangen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Erlangen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Erlangen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Erlangen is 982.3 km. The road distance is 1,224 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Erlangen via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 12h 14m.