The average train between Rotterdam and Erlangen takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Erlangen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Rotterdam to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Erlangen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rotterdam and Erlangen is 527.1 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Erlangen via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 46m.