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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Erlangen:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Erlangen costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 4h 4m 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 Cologne to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 AM 6h15 Cologne 2:50 PM Erlangen $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:35 AM 6h15 Cologne 2:50 PM Erlangen $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 AM 6h15 Cologne 2:50 PM Erlangen $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 PM 9h00 Cologne 5:00 AM Erlangen $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Erlangen:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Erlangen costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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