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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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€48 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Erlangen:
A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Erlangen costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), FlixTrain to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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