The average train between Mainz and Erlangen takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Mainz and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 52m. 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 Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Mainz to Erlangen train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.
Mainz to Erlangen train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Erlangen train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mainz and Erlangen is 200.7 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 42m.