The average train between Linz and Erlangen takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 4 times a day between Linz and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Erlangen station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Linz to Erlangen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Erlangen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Linz to Erlangen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Erlangen is 278.7 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Erlangen via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and München Hbf in around 5h 27m.