The average train between Dresden and Erlangen takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 3 hours between Dresden and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 4:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Erlangen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Dresden to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Dresden to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dresden and Erlangen is 252.8 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 39m.