The average train between Münster and Erlangen takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Münster and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 20m • 3 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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Münster to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.
Münster to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Münster to Erlangen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Münster and Erlangen is 355 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Erlangen via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 47m.