The average train between Hamburg and Erlangen takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 4 hours between Hamburg and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 9:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Erlangen station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 4m.
Hamburg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erlangen station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Erlangen is 445.8 km. The road distance is 535 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Erlangen hourly. Tickets cost €120–250 and the journey takes 5h 2m.