The average train between Stuttgart and Erlangen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 3 hours between Stuttgart and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Stuttgart to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Stuttgart and Erlangen is 160.6 km. The road distance is 224 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m.