Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$71

Average price

$102

Fastest journey

2 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h

Trains per day

Distance

181 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen without transferring at least once.

HLB28619+

RE 4647 · RE 4913

08:44AM3h43

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

12:27PMErlangen station

$711One-way

2 transfers

RE 4255 · RE 4647 · RE 4913

08:35AM3h52

Frankfurt am Main Flughafen

12:27PMErlangen station

$711One-way

2 transfers

ICE 527 · RE 4910

08:35AM2h50

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

11:25AMErlangen station

$881One-way

1 transfer

ICE 529 · RE 4912

09:35AM2h50

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

12:25PMErlangen station

$1031One-way

1 transfer

S 9 · ICE 1621 · S 1

10:15AM2h58

Frankfurt am Main Flughafen

01:13PMErlangen station

$1181One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €87.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€47 Average price	€15 Average price Cheapest	€120 Average price
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 7:17 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
RE 4254 · ICE 115 · ICE 91 · IC 2067	Delayed 7:25 AM 7:24 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h25	10:49 AM Erlangen station	3 transfers
ICE 529 · RE 4912	Delayed 7:36 AM 7:35 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h50	10:25 AM Erlangen station	1 transfer
S 9 · ICE 1621 · S 1	8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	2h58	11:13 AM Erlangen station	2 transfers
ICE 1621 · S 1	On time 8:17 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h56	11:13 AM Erlangen station	1 transfer
Sunday, July 13
ICE 527 · RE 4910	On time 6:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	2h50	9:25 AM Erlangen station	1 transfer
RE 4255 · RE 4647 · RE 4913	On time 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	3h52	10:27 AM Erlangen station	2 transfers
HLB28619+RE 4647 · RE 4913	On time 6:44 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h43	10:27 AM Erlangen station	2 transfers
HLB28624+RE 4254 · ICE 115 · ICE 91	On time 7:14 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	3h35	10:49 AM Erlangen station	4 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen

Germany

Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $12 (€10)

Distance

112 miles (181 km)

Average train duration

2h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

$29 (€23)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 50m

First train

06:01

Last train

18:25

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $12 (€10)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen trains

For as little as $22 (€18) you can travel by train to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

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. 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.

Train information from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: $22
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen

FAQs: Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Erlangen.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen can start from as little as $22 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen is $53 (€42); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen train time is 2 h 38 min covering the 112 mile (181 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen leaves at 4: 27AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen leaves at 10: 45PM.

There are 16 trains a day from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 45PM.

A trip to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Erlangen by train is November.

You have options as you can travel to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.