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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. 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 $22, while a flight costs an average of $435.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$58 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Munich:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Munich costing on average $58.
A bus is $413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Munich costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Munich
How to get from Erlangen to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 605 · ICE 7299:38 PM 2h39 Erlangen station 12:17 AM Munich Hbf $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 605 · ICE 7299:38 PM 2h39 Erlangen station 12:17 AM Munich Hbf $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 9837:09 AM 2h11 Erlangen station 9:20 AM Munich Hbf $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4909 · ICE 70310:29 AM 2h13 Erlangen station 12:42 PM Munich Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
4917 · ICE 7072:29 PM 2h13 Erlangen station 4:42 PM Munich Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
4979 · ICE 11059:03 PM 2h15 Erlangen station 11:18 PM Munich Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM 5h10 Erlangen, Busbahnhof 11:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH143 · LH10610:25 AM 2h45 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 1:10 PM Munich Airport $548 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH143 · LH10810:25 AM 3h45 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 2:10 PM Munich Airport $548 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH147 · LH1287:00 PM 4h10 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 11:10 PM Munich Airport $548 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Munich:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Munich costing on average $58.
A bus is $413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Munich costing on average $435.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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