The average train between Saarbrücken and Erlangen takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Saarbrücken 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 twice daily between Saarbrücken and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Erlangen station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Saarbrücken to Erlangen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Erlangen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Erlangen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Saarbrücken and Erlangen is 291.9 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Erlangen via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 18m.