The average train between Heidelberg and Erlangen takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Erlangen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Heidelberg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Erlangen is 168.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 44m.