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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Hamburg takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 8m
Duration
736 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Erlangen to Hamburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erlangen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:24 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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    train train 5h 5m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erlangen to Hamburg? 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.

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  • Distance: 736.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erlangen to Hamburg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €120–230 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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