How to travel from Erlangen to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, 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 CHF22, while a train costs an average of CHF60.

Distance: 216 miles (349 km)

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CHF60

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6h 39m

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6h 9m

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from Erlangen to Düsseldorf

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

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    2:45 AM6h15
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    CHF201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    2:45 AM6h15
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    CHF201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH143 · LH74
    11:30 AM2h45
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    2:15 PMDusseldorf Airport
    CHF4281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn4973 · ICE 26
    3:03 PM5h29
    Erlangen station
    8:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    CHF551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4971 · ICE 28
    1:02 PM5h30
    Erlangen station
    6:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    CHF551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn4921 · ICE 620
    4:29 PM4h08
    Erlangen station
    8:37 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    CHF611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM7h35
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    4:30 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    CHF221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM8h45
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    4:45 PMDüsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    CHF271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM8h10
    Erlangen, Busbahnhof
    9:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    CHF271One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH147 · LH78
    6:40 PM3h05
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    CHF4281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149 · LH72
    6:10 AM3h20
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:30 AMDusseldorf Airport
    CHF4281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Erlangen to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Erlangen and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of CHF37.

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

A bus is CHF58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Düsseldorf costing on average CHF95.

A bus is CHF397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Düsseldorf costing on average CHF433.

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

The distance from Erlangen to Düsseldorf is approximately 216 miles (349 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Erlangen to Düsseldorf:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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