The average train between Dachau and Erlangen takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Dachau 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 Dachau and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Dachau is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Ingolstadt Hbf and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dachau 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 Dachau to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Dachau station and arriving at Erlangen station via Ingolstadt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Dachau to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dachau Bahnhof station.
Dachau to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Dachau to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dachau and Erlangen is 151.2 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Dachau Bahnhof to Erlangen via Ingolstadt Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 1h 57m.