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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Dresden
    Departure location: Dresden Neustadt Train Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Erlangen
    Destination location: Erlangen Münchener Straße
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Erlangen.

Bus
Average Price$33 - $71Average Duration8h 30m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$59 - $215Average Duration4h 27m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Dresden to Erlangen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Erlangen. The journey takes about 4 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day
4h 27mAverage Duration
$59Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dresden to Erlangen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration4h 27m
Number of daily trains20
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance157 miles (252 km)
Latest train departure7:15pm

Dresden to Erlangen Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Erlangen was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $168 for a train ticket from Dresden to Erlangen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-05-23.

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 Dresden 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.

By choosing the train between Dresden and Erlangen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Dresden to Erlangen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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