The average train between Heilbronn and Erlangen takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Heilbronn and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 15m. 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 Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Heilbronn to Erlangen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Erlangen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Heilbronn to Erlangen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Erlangen is 138.8 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Würzburg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 14m.