The average train between Essen and Erlangen takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 4 times a day between Essen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Essen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Erlangen is 350.4 km. The road distance is 507 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
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