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Compare bus and train for Erlangen to Nuremberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Nuremberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Nuremberg:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Nuremberg costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.44. The journey takes 27m versus 24m 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 Nuremberg
How to get from Erlangen to Nuremberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Nuremberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 PM0h30Erlangen, Busbahnhof6:55 PMNürnberg, ZOB$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 PM0h30Erlangen, Busbahnhof6:55 PMNürnberg, ZOB$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
49416:03 AM0h16Erlangen station6:19 AMNuremberg Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
S16:10 AM0h28Erlangen station6:38 AMNuremberg Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
49437:03 AM0h16Erlangen station7:19 AMNuremberg Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
49479:03 AM0h16Erlangen station9:19 AMNuremberg Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Nuremberg:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Nuremberg costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Nuremberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Nuremberg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Nuremberg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Nürnberg, ZOB.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Erlanger Stadtwerke AG, Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN) to go to Nuremberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Nuremberg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Erlanger Stadtwerke AG, Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN).
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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