The average train between Esslingen and Erlangen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. 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 every 3 hours between Esslingen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bad Cannstatt and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Esslingen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Esslingen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bad Cannstatt station.
Esslingen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Esslingen to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Esslingen and Erlangen is 155.9 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH operates a train from Bad Cannstatt to Nürnberg Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Arverio Baden-Württemberg also services this route every 3 hours.