The average train between Mannheim and Erlangen takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Erlangen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Mannheim to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Mannheim and Erlangen is 183.7 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 52m.