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Compare train and bus for Erlangen to Schärding
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Schärding among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 €18, while a train costs an average of €133.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€133 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Schärding
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Schärding, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Schärding:
A bus is €115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Schärding costing on average €133.
Other travel options to Schärding take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around €133 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€89. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Schärding
How to get from Erlangen to Schärding by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Schärding is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:05 PM 3h35 Erlangen 2:40 AM Schärding €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 PM 3h35 Erlangen 2:40 AM Schärding €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 PM 3h35 Erlangen 2:40 AM Schärding €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Schärding:
A bus is €115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Schärding costing on average €133.
Other travel options to Schärding take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Schärding as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Schaerding .
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Schärding by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schärding by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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