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from $24
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Süd
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Regional-ExpressRegional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $33Average Duration3h 1m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$24 - $140Average Duration2h 32m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$12 - $31Average Duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Erlangen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$53
Average train trip duration2h 32m
Number of daily trains16.999999999999996
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance111 miles (179 km)
Latest train departure11:35pm

Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/17
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06/18
$74
Today
$74
06/20
$74
06/21
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06/22
$60
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen was searched and found on Jun 22, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $118 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-06-22.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Erlangen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main

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