How to travel from Munich to Erlangen

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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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$21

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2h 38m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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from Munich to Erlangen

How to get from Munich to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Erlangen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 602
06:49AM1h28
Munich Hbf
08:17AMErlangen station
$471One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 602
06:49AM1h28
Munich Hbf
08:17AMErlangen station
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 602
06:49AM1h28
Munich Hbf
08:17AMErlangen station
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1602 · 4986
08:21AM1h34
Munich Hbf
09:55AMErlangen station
$681One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1102 · 4964
07:17AM1h38
Munich Hbf
08:55AMErlangen station
$621One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1604 · 4984
06:19AM1h36
Munich Hbf
07:55AMErlangen station
$571One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Erlangen

Travel to Erlangen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Erlangen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Erlangen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Erlangen:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $18 (€14).

A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $255 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Erlangen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Munich to Erlangen is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Erlangen is:
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Erlangen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alex, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Erlangen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Erlangen with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Erlangen often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Berlin, Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erlangen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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