The average train between Esslingen and Erlangen takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 3 hours between Esslingen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Esslingen to Erlangen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt station.
Esslingen to Erlangen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Book your Esslingen to Erlangen train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Esslingen and Erlangen is 155.9 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m.