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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $495.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $495 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Erlangen:
A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Erlangen costing on average $152.
A bus is $451 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Erlangen costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 7h 13m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Aachen to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:50 PM 7h05 Aachen 6:55 AM Erlangen $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:50 PM 7h05 Aachen 6:55 AM Erlangen $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:50 PM 7h05 Aachen 6:55 AM Erlangen $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:30 AM 7h25 Aachen 6:55 PM Erlangen $34 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 AM 7h25 Aachen 5:55 PM Erlangen $37 1 One-way 0 transfers8:15 PM 10h40 Aachen 6:55 AM Erlangen $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Erlangen:
A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Erlangen costing on average $152.
A bus is $451 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Erlangen costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Erlangen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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