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Compare bus, train, and flight for Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $192 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $64 (€53).
A bus is $173 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $192 (€161).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 8m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 20m 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 Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h00Erlangen, Busbahnhof11:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM3h00Erlangen, Busbahnhof11:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH14310:25 AM0h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport11:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4975 · ICE 245:03 PM2h28Erlangen station7:31 PMFrankfurt South station$451One-way1 transfer
- 4925 · ICE 5266:29 PM2h33Erlangen station9:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- 4925 · ICE 5266:29 PM2h50Erlangen station9:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$461One-way1 transfer
(Prague -> Amsterdam)2:45 AM2h40Nürnberg, ZOB5:25 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:55 PM2h55Erlangen, Busbahnhof11:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:20 AM3h00Erlangen, Busbahnhof9:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers
- LH1477:00 PM0h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
- LH1496:20 AM0h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $45 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $64 (€53).
A bus is $173 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $192 (€161).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 8m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet.
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