The average train between Magdeburg and Erlangen takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changes

3h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Erlangen station via Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Magdeburg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Magdeburg and Erlangen is 285.4 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erlangen via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 29m.