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Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $601.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $601 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Prague to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Erlangen:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Erlangen costing on average $124 (€104).
A bus is $569 (€479) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Erlangen costing on average $601 (€506).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 4h 32m versus 3h 10m 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 Prague to Erlangen
How to get from Prague to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM 4h50 Prague 12:40 PM Erlangen $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:50 AM 4h50 Prague 12:40 PM Erlangen $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:50 AM 4h25 Prague 7:15 AM Erlangen $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:50 AM 4h25 Prague 6:15 AM Erlangen $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Erlangen:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Erlangen costing on average $124 (€104).
A bus is $569 (€479) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Erlangen costing on average $601 (€506).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 47m.
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Erlangen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Erlangen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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