The average train between Kiel and Erlangen takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Dammtor and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Erlangen station via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Kiel to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Erlangen is 529.4 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Erlangen via Hamburg Dammtor and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 30m.