The average train between Paderborn and Erlangen takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Erlangen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Erlangen station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Paderborn to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Erlangen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Erlangen is 285 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Erlangen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 8m.