The average train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Erlangen takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 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 hourly between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Erlangen is 182.1 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 17m.