The average train between Salzburg and Erlangen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Salzburg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Erlangen is 249 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 31m.