The average train between Leiden and Erlangen takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Leiden 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 once daily between Leiden and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 30m • 3 changes


7h 28m • 3 changes


7h 57m • 3 changes


7h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Erlangen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Leiden to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans station.
Leiden to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Erlangen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leiden and Erlangen is 538.6 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Erlangen via Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 18m.