How to travel from Stuttgart to Erlangen

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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 train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 train costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $37.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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$37

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from Stuttgart to Erlangen

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1162 · 4906
    7:03 AM2h24
    Stuttgart Hbf
    9:27 AMErlangen station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

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  • Deutsche BahnICE 1162 · 4906
    7:03 AM2h24
    Stuttgart Hbf
    9:27 AMErlangen station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1162 · 4906
    7:03 AM2h24
    Stuttgart Hbf
    9:27 AMErlangen station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2063 · 4964
    6:05 AM2h50
    Stuttgart Hbf
    8:55 AMErlangen station
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn88631 · 4984
    4:23 AM3h32
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:55 AMErlangen station
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn17501 · S4 · 4962
    12:34 AM6h21
    Stuttgart Hbf
    6:55 AMErlangen station
    $721One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Erlangen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Stuttgart and Erlangen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Erlangen is a train with an average price of $28.

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

A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Erlangen costing on average $37.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Erlangen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Erlangen is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Erlangen is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Erlangen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ​Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH to go to Erlangen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stuttgart to Erlangen:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Erlangen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Erlangen is a charming city where you can explore its historical sites, botanical gardens, and cultural attractions comfortably in 1 to 2 days.

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