The average train between Düsseldorf and Erlangen takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Düsseldorf 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 every 2 hours between Düsseldorf and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Düsseldorf to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Erlangen is 350.4 km. The road distance is 465 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–350 and the journey takes 3h 39m.