The average train between Magdeburg and Erlangen takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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 11:16 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Halle(Saale)Hbf and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 44m.
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 Erlangen station.
Book your Magdeburg to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH.
The distance between Magdeburg and Erlangen is 285.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erlangen via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 4m.