The average train between Heidelberg and Erlangen takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Heidelberg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Erlangen is 168.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 51m.