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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. 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 $65, while a flight costs an average of $483.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $483 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Leipzig to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Erlangen:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Erlangen costing on average $113.
A bus is $419 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Erlangen costing on average $483.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
You'll arrive about 1h 1m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 3h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Erlangen
How to get from Leipzig to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:45 PM9h10Leipzig7:55 AMErlangen$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 PM9h10Leipzig7:55 AMErlangen$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:35 AM7h45Leipzig4:20 PMErlangen$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Erlangen:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Erlangen costing on average $113.
A bus is $419 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Erlangen costing on average $483.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Erlangen by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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