The average train between Leiden and Erlangen takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times 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 5 times a day between Leiden and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 11m • 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 Centraal station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station and Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Leiden to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
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The distance between Leiden and Erlangen is 538.6 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Erlangen via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 52m.