The average train between Darmstadt and Erlangen takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Darmstadt to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Darmstadt to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Darmstadt and Erlangen is 172.3 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 1m.