The average train between Esslingen and Erlangen takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 twice daily between Esslingen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 3:47 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Erlangen station via Erlangen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Esslingen to Erlangen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Erlangen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Esslingen to Erlangen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Esslingen and Erlangen is 155.9 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen twice daily. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 29m.