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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Erlangen:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Erlangen costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 4h 20m versus 2h 49m 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 Heidelberg to Erlangen
How to get from Heidelberg to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:55 AM4h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:55 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:55 AM4h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:55 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1096 · ICE 529 · 49128:46 AM3h40Heidelberg Hbf12:26 PMErlangen station$761One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 2348 · 88617 · 49909:36 AM4h19Heidelberg Hbf1:55 PMErlangen station$221One-way2 transfers
- ICE 117 · IC 2067 · 49689:13 AM3h42Heidelberg Hbf12:55 PMErlangen station$491One-way2 transfers
- 15310 · ICE 621 · 49149:26 AM4h00Heidelberg Hbf1:26 PMErlangen station$491One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Erlangen:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Erlangen costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Erlangen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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