The average train between Erlangen and Dresden takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen to Dresden. 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 4 hours between Erlangen and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Dresden at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Dresden station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Erlangen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Erlangen to Dresden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erlangen and Dresden is 252.8 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 15m.