The average train between Rostock and Erlangen takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock 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 Rostock and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Erlangen station via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Rostock to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erlangen station.
Book your Rostock to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rostock and Erlangen is 506.1 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 58m.