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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 155 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 zł 155, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,214.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 299 Average price | zł 155 Average price Cheapest | zł 2,214 Average price | zł 239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Erlangen:
A bus is zł 144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Erlangen costing on average zł 299.
A bus is zł 2,059 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Erlangen costing on average zł 2,214.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around zł 299 compared to roughly zł 239 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 59. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Salzburg to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 AM 12h50 Salzburg 6:50 PM Erlangen zł 152 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 AM 12h50 Salzburg 6:50 PM Erlangen zł 152 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:10 AM 9h35 Salzburg 7:45 PM Erlangen zł 187 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Erlangen:
A bus is zł 144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Erlangen costing on average zł 299.
A bus is zł 2,059 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Erlangen costing on average zł 2,214.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, agilis, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
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