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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $35 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $49 (€49).
A bus is $135 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $149 (€149).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
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.
FlixBus11:00 AM4h00Erlangen, Busbahnhof3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 AM4h00Erlangen, Busbahnhof3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1496:10 AM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
Other options
4961 · ICE 8225:02 AM3h17Erlangen station8:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$301One-way1 transfer
4961 · ICE 10225:02 AM2h35Erlangen station7:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
4961 · ICE 1022 · S85:02 AM2h57Erlangen station7:59 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$351One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:55 PM3h25Erlangen, Busbahnhof12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM3h30Erlangen, Busbahnhof2:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$171One-way0 transfers
(Prague -> Amsterdam)2:45 AM2h40Nürnberg, ZOB5:25 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$171One-way0 transfers
LH1418:30 AM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
LH1476:30 PM0h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
LH14311:45 AM0h55Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $35 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $49 (€49).
A bus is $135 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $149 (€149).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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