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Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€84 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Göttingen to Erlangen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Erlangen:
A bus is $61 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Erlangen costing on average $106 (€84).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Göttingen and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
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