Dresden to Erlangen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,RB)

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dresden to Erlangen

Trains from Dresden to Erlangen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€18) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

157 miles (253 km)

Average train duration

8h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

$20 (€18)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 25m

First train

05:22

Last train

17:10

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Erlangen trains

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you to Erlangen from Dresden from $31 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Dresden to Erlangen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Dresden to Erlangen with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $31
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Erlangen

FAQs: Travel by train from Dresden to Erlangen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Erlangen.

Cheap train tickets from Dresden to Erlangen can start from as little as $34 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dresden to Erlangen is $76 (€68); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Dresden to Erlangen is 3 h 26 min to travel the 157 mile (253 km) long route, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Dresden to Erlangen leaves at 12: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Dresden to Erlangen leaves at 11: 14 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Dresden to Erlangen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Dresden to Erlangen train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Erlangen from Dresden as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 14 PM.

A trip to Erlangen from Dresden is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Dresden to Erlangen by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Erlangen including taking a train, bus or flight.