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Hamburg to Erlangen trains

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Trip Overview

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.

5h 3m
Duration
736 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Hamburg to Erlangen train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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.

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  • Distance: 736.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Erlangen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Erlangen hourly. Tickets cost €120–250 and the journey takes 5h 2m.

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