The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Erlangen takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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(Main)Hbf and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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.