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Compare train and bus for Essen to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $525.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $525 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Essen to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Erlangen:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Erlangen costing on average $124.
A bus is $479 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Erlangen costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 4h 53m 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 Essen to Erlangen
How to get from Essen to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:15 PM 8h30 Essen 8:45 PM Erlangen $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:15 PM 8h30 Essen 8:45 PM Erlangen $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:15 PM 8h30 Essen 8:45 PM Erlangen $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:40 AM 15h00 Essen 10:40 PM Erlangen $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Erlangen:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Erlangen costing on average $124.
A bus is $479 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Erlangen costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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