Train Cologne to Erlangen from €100 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erlangen takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 426 km
Distance: €100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 31m

€83–188

Cologne to Erlangen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

10:45 AM → 2:17 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:28 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:26 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:26 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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