The average train between Ulm and Erlangen takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ulm 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 2 hours between Ulm and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Augsburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Erlangen station via Augsburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Ulm to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ulm and Erlangen is 151.9 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Augsburg Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 12m.