How to travel from Düsseldorf to Erlangen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Erlangen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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$32

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$84

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6h 45m

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6h 15m

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4h 52m

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4h 22m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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from Düsseldorf to Erlangen

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

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
07:22AM4h04
Düsseldorf
11:26AMErlangen
$991One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
07:22AM4h04
Düsseldorf
11:26AMErlangen
$991One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
07:22AM4h04
Düsseldorf
11:26AMErlangen
$991One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
04:58AM4h29
Düsseldorf
09:27AMErlangen
$991One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
06:22AM4h33
Düsseldorf
10:55AMErlangen
$991One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Erlangen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Erlangen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erlangen costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $494 (€393) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Erlangen costing on average $520 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erlangen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Erlangen is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Erlangen is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Erlangen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Erlangen:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Erlangen often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Berlin, Prague, Paris. 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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