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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Erlangen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $523 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $544 (€442).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Flight takes on average 3h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Erlangen
How to get from Munich to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:25 PM3h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:40 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:25 PM3h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:40 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6008:49 AM1h28Munich Hbf10:17 AMErlangen station$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 50612:48 PM1h29Munich Hbf2:17 PMErlangen station$291One-way0 transfers
ICE 50810:48 AM1h29Munich Hbf12:17 PMErlangen station$341One-way0 transfers
ICE 722 · 49109:46 AM1h40Munich Hbf11:26 AMErlangen station$341One-way1 transfer
LH109 · LH1463:00 PM2h45Munich Airport5:45 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
LH121 · LH1488:00 PM3h00Munich Airport11:00 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
LH107 · LH1462:00 PM3h45Munich Airport5:45 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Erlangen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $523 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $544 (€442).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
Flight takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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