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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $532.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $532 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Erlangen:
A bus is $82 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erlangen costing on average $125 (€105).
A bus is $488 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Erlangen costing on average $532 (€448).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $76 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€28). The journey takes 6h 57m versus 4h 36m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Erlangen
How to get from Düsseldorf to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)6:50 PM6h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Amsterdam -> Prague)6:50 PM6h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf1:10 AMNürnberg, ZOB$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH75 · LH1463:20 PM2h35Dusseldorf Airport5:55 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 27 · 49709:16 AM5h39Düsseldorf Hbf2:55 PMErlangen station$651One-way1 transfer
- ICE 621 · 49149:22 AM4h04Düsseldorf Hbf1:26 PMErlangen station$711One-way1 transfer
- ICE 625 · 491811:19 AM4h09Düsseldorf Hbf3:28 PMErlangen station$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:25 PM7h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf9:45 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM7h35Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:50 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM8h30Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)9:45 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$321One-way1 transfer
- DE1516 · DE60135:00 PM6h45Dusseldorf Airport11:45 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
- DE1010 · DE60133:45 PM8h00Dusseldorf Airport11:45 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
- DE1778 · DE60133:30 PM8h15Dusseldorf Airport11:45 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Erlangen:
A bus is $82 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erlangen costing on average $125 (€105).
A bus is $488 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Erlangen costing on average $532 (€448).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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