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 €24 - €40 and takes 7h 25m.

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 3h 57m and costs €65 - €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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Aachen to Erlangen?

The distance between Aachen and Erlangen is 497 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 45m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 25m.

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(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Erlangen is 455 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 1185+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, 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(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
4h 45m
€67–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Erlangen train stationN1310 / ...
7h 25m
€24–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
8h 51m
€56–274
Drive 455.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Erlangen455.1 km
3h 57m
€65–94
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 8m
€123–327
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
€120–287

Aachen to Erlangen by train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Erlangen via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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