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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$47 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Munich to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Erlangen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1600 · 498810:22 AM1h33Munich Hbf11:55 AMErlangen station$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus8:25 PM3h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:40 PMErlangen, Busbahnhof$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 6008:49 AM1h28Munich Hbf10:17 AMErlangen station$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 50810:48 AM1h29Munich Hbf12:17 PMErlangen station$471One-way0 transfers
ICE 628 · 491411:45 AM1h41Munich Hbf1:26 PMErlangen station$421One-way1 transfer
ICE 1508 · 499012:21 PM1h34Munich Hbf1:55 PMErlangen station$431One-way1 transfer
LH97 · LH14410:00 AM3h55Munich Airport1:55 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5431One-way1 transfer
LH99 · LH14411:00 AM2h55Munich Airport1:55 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5431One-way1 transfer
LH127 · LH1428:00 AM2h55Munich Airport10:55 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport$5431One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Erlangen.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Erlangen:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $17 (€14).
A bus is $240 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Erlangen costing on average $253 (€205).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Erlangen by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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