The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Erlangen
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Erlangen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Erlangen will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
To travel from Hamburg to Erlangen you need to make at least one change.
ICE 787 · RE 4970
ICE 91 · RE 4968
ICE 587 · RE 4992
ICE 575 · ICE 1223 · RE 4916
ICE 585 · RE 4990
ICE 585 · RE 4990
ICE 91 · RE 4968
ICE 587 · RE 4992
ICE 787 · RE 4970
ICE 575 · ICE 1223 · RE 4916Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 448 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£92 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Erlangen train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Erlangen trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:02 Hamburg | 5h11 | 11:13 Erlangen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:19 Hamburg | 5h17 | 11:36 Erlangen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:35 Hamburg | 5h31 | 12:06 Erlangen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:37 Hamburg | 5h59 | 13:36 Erlangen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:01 Hamburg | 4h53 | 12:54 Erlangen | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Erlangen
Trains from Hamburg to Erlangen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 448 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 448 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Erlangen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hamburg and Erlangen from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Hamburg to Erlangen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Erlangen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erlangen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Erlangen
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:15 - 15:00
- Sunday: 09:15 - 15:00
- Basilikum
- Ilias
- Ristorante Carpaccio
- Goldene Sonne
- NH Hotel
- A. B. Hotel
- Zeitwohnhaus
- Hotel Villa Soy
- Kaffee- und Snackbar Oase
- Gaststätte TV 1861 Bruck
- Der Beck
- Hoang Kim Imbiss
- Weißes Lamm
- Hotel Smart-Inn
- The niu Cure
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