The average train between Offenbach am Main and Erlangen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Offenbach am Main 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 3 hours between Offenbach am Main and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Offenbach am Main is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Hanau Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Offenbach am Main 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 Offenbach am Main to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Offenbach am Main station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Offenbach am Main to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Offenbach am Main to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Offenbach am Main to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Offenbach am Main and Erlangen is 170.9 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–150 and the journey takes 2h 28m.