What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Erlangen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Erlangen is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Erlangen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Erlangen is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Aachen to Erlangen?

The distance between Aachen and Erlangen is 496 km. The road distance is 455.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Erlangen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Erlangen?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Aachen to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Erlangen bus from?

Aachen to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Erlangen train from?

Aachen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Erlangen bus arrive?

Aachen to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erlangen train station.

Where does the Aachen to Erlangen train arrive?

Aachen to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Erlangen is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Aachen to Erlangen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Erlangen?

Book your Aachen to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Erlangen?

Book your Aachen to Erlangen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1211+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Aachen to Erlangen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Erlangen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
4h 36m
€71–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Erlangen train stationN84 / ...
7h 5m
€28–50
Drive 455.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Erlangen455.1 km
4h 2m
€64–93
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)DUS - NUE
6h 14m
€123–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Wurzburg Bismarckstrasse Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to ErlangenRe20
7h 41m
€37–56
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
4h 10m
€123–271

Aachen to Erlangen by train

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Distance: 496.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Erlangen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Erlangen train station twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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