background-img-buses-trains
chiku-desktop

Meckenheim to Erlangen train

chiku-mobile
Available on iOS & Android
Lowest Prices

We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.

Best Travel Options

We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

Meckenheim - Erlangen Train Timetable

Find cheap rental carsFind great deals on cheap cars in the area.
RentalCars logotypeRentalCars logotype
from£23.78
No preview is currently available. Please try another date or search the full schedule.

Trip Summary

You can pick from 134 daily train trips between Meckenheim and Erlangen. The average train journey from Meckenheim to Erlangen takes 5 hours and 46 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance190 mi (306 km)
Fastest train4h 55m
Lowest price£27.94
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Meckenheim to Erlangen?

2 train services operate from Meckenheim to Erlangen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 120 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn1205h 45m£89.01
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company146h 2m£75.31
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Meckenheim to Erlangen start from £37, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erlangen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Meckenheim leaves from Meckenheim Industriepark . And in Erlangen trains arrive at Eltersdorf and 3 other train stations.

    From Meckenheim to Erlangen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erlangen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Meckenheim and Erlangen is approximately 190 miles, or 306 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Meckenheim to Erlangen on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Meckenheim at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 134 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Erlangen to Meckenheim.

City Information

Erlangen

Erlangen - DERLN-0

Image credit: Pixabay

Erlangen - DERLN-1

Image credit: Euro Slice

Link to image attribution
Erlangen - DERLN-2

Image credit: Pixabay

Erlangen is a small city in the German state of Bavaria, located just north of Nuremberg. Most of Erlangen's residents are enrolled or employed at either the Friedrich-Alexander University or the Siemens company. Visitors to Erlangen often stay near the historic core, where quaint streets lead to some of the city's most impressive buildings. These include the 18th century Palais Stutterheim, historically Erlangen's town hall and now home to the museum Kunstpalais and the city's public library. Don't forget to visit one of the oldest churches in the city, the Huguenot Church, which boasts an impressive size and architecture, and reflects the influence of Huguenots in Erlangen's history.

Erlangen also offers plenty of scenic spots for outdoor activity or relaxation. The Schlossgarten quickly fills up with sunbathing students on sunny days, and the nearby Botanical Garden includes a unique attraction in its artificial stalactite cave.

The closest airport to Erlangen is in Nuremberg, but you can easily connect to Erlangen via Deutsche Bahn or commuter S-Bahn trains. Intercity trains from Munich to Berlin often stop in Erlangen, and connections from these hubs open up the entire country and continent for exploration. Plus, several intercity coach companies, including FlixBus, offer affordable ground travel from Erlangen to destinations throughout Germany.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Meckenheim?

Main departure station: Meckenheim Industriepark

There are two stations in Meckenheim where you can board the train to Erlangen.

All train stations in Meckenheim:

  • Meckenheim Industriepark

  • Meckenheim Kottenforst

Where is the train station in Erlangen?

Main arrival station: Train Station

There are more train stations and stops in Erlangen than most cities. Most trains from Meckenheim will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Erlangen:

Train stations in Erlangen:

  • Train Station

  • Erlangen-Bruck

  • Eltersdorf

  • Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße

Get around town with Moovit

Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Erlangen. Download here

Need a return trip from Erlangen to Meckenheim?

Search Train Tickets

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.

Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more

iPhone
Android
Available on iOS & Android