The average train between Münster and Erlangen takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Münster 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 5 times a day between Münster and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Münster 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 Münster to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Münster station and arriving at Erlangen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Münster to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Münster to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Münster and Erlangen is 355 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Dortmund Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 4m.