Cologne to Erlangen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Erlangen takes 3h 45m 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 45m
Duration: 426 km
Distance: €88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41

3h 40m

€73–162

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 7:45 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:55 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
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
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
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
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:20 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
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
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
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
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
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
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
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
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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.