How to travel from Salzburg to Erlangen

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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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from Salzburg to Erlangen

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

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

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04:35PM6h05
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10:40PMErlangen
$401One-way
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04:35PM6h05
Salzburg
10:40PMErlangen
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:35PM6h05
Salzburg
10:40PMErlangen
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Erlangen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Erlangen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Erlangen costing on average $38 (€30).

A bus is $194 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Erlangen costing on average $219 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Erlangen is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 5m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 17m.

Flight takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Salzburg to Erlangen is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Erlangen is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Erlangen:
  • 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Erlangen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Erlangen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Erlangen often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Berlin, Prague, Paris. 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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