The average train between Offenbach am Main and Erlangen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Offenbach am Main and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Offenbach am Main is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 50m.
Offenbach am Main to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt 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 258 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 1m.