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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $460.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $460 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Stuttgart to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Stuttgart to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Erlangen:
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Erlangen costing on average $55 (€46).
A bus is $422 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Erlangen costing on average $460 (€386).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17 (-€14). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 40m 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 Stuttgart to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:50 PM7h11Stuttgart12:01 AMErlangen$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:50 PM7h11Stuttgart12:01 AMErlangen$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:14 AM5h41Stuttgart11:55 AMErlangen$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:45 PM7h55Stuttgart10:40 PMErlangen$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Erlangen:
A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Erlangen costing on average $55 (€46).
A bus is $422 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Erlangen costing on average $460 (€386).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Erlangen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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