The average train between Bonn and Erlangen takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Bonn 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 4 hours between Bonn and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bonn is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Bonn to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Bonn to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bonn and Erlangen is 306.3 km. The road distance is 426 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–330 and the journey takes 4h 15m.