The average train between Vienna and Erlangen takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 2:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Vienna to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Vienna and Erlangen is 421 km. The road distance is 530 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 4h 12m.