Train Essen to Erlangen from €112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Erlangen takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 43m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Hourly
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4h 23m

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Essen to Erlangen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

11:53 AM → 4:17 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 2m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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