Essen to Erlangen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Erlangen takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 43m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 35m

€86–197

Essen to Erlangen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:27 AM
5h • 1 change
5:52 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:27 AM
5h • 1 change
5:52 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:27 AM
5h • 1 change
5:52 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:27 AM
5h • 1 change
5:52 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:26 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:27 AM → 9:55 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 10:17 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Erlangen? 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.