The average train between Mainz and Erlangen takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz 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 Mainz and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Mainz to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Erlangen is 200.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 17m.