The average train between Erlangen and Oberhausen takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen to Oberhausen. 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 twice daily between Erlangen and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen to Oberhausen? 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 Erlangen to Oberhausen. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Oberhausen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Erlangen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Oberhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Erlangen and Oberhausen is 360.3 km. The road distance is 524 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–180 and the journey takes 4h 45m.