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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erlangen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 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.

4h 40m
Duration
426 km
Distance
€81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne to Erlangen train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

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  • Distance: 425.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Erlangen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 3h 13m.

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