The average train between Frankfurt Central Station and Erlangen takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt Central Station 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 Central Station and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt Central Station is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Central Station to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Central Station station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Frankfurt Central Station to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Central Station to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Erlangen is 177.6 km. The road distance is 248 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 1m.