The average train between Hanover and Erlangen takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 hourly between Hanover and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Hanover to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Erlangen is 321.7 km. The road distance is 451 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–190 and the journey takes 2h 58m.