The average train between Heilbronn and Erlangen takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 3 hours between Heilbronn and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Erlangen station via Hessental Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Heilbronn to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Book your Heilbronn to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Heilbronn and Erlangen is 138.8 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Schwaebisch Hall-Hessental, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 21m.