How to travel from Berlin to Erlangen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Erlangen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 228 miles (367 km)

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$83

Average price

$37

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$63

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 48m

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3h 18m

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30m

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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4h 45m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $37 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Erlangen:

A bus is $46 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Erlangen costing on average $83 (€83).

A bus is $139 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Erlangen costing on average $176 (€176).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Erlangen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Erlangen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Erlangen among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Erlangen

How to get from Berlin to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM5h20
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:20 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM5h20
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:20 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1953
    7:50 PM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:00 PMMunich Airport
    $1611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1505 · 4968
    9:36 AM3h19
    Berlin Hbf
    12:55 PMErlangen station
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1005 · ICE 505
    8:36 AM3h00
    Berlin Hbf
    11:36 AMErlangen station
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 505
    8:29 AM3h07
    Berlin Hbf
    11:36 AMErlangen station
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM5h50
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    6:20 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1963
    7:20 AM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:30 AMMunich Airport
    $2141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4177
    3:50 PM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:00 PMMunich Airport
    $2211One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1927
    12:50 PM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:00 PMMunich Airport
    $2211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Erlangen

Travel 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 Berlin to Erlangen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Erlangen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $37 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Erlangen:

A bus is $46 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Erlangen costing on average $83 (€83).

A bus is $139 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Erlangen costing on average $176 (€176).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Erlangen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

The distance from Berlin to Erlangen is approximately 228 miles (367 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Erlangen is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Erlangen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Erlangen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erlangen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Erlangen with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Erlangen often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erlangen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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