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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Erlangen is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Erlangen is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bonn Stadthaus and arriving at Erlangen via Siegburg Bf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Bonn to Erlangen?

The distance between Bonn and Erlangen is 412 km. The road distance is 362.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bonn to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Erlangen bus from?

Bonn to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Erlangen train from?

Bonn to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Siegburg Bf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Bonn to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bonn to Erlangen train arrive?

Bonn to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Erlangen is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Bonn to Erlangen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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Bonn to Erlangen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bonn to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41
4h 42m
€63–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Erlangen train stationbus N84
5h 15m
€30–50
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bonn Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 15m
€33–104
Drive 362.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Erlangencar 362.5 km
3h 8m
€66–95
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
6h 12m
€128–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 3m
€114–197
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erlangentrain
5h 10m
€124–297

Bonn to Erlangen by tram and train

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Distance: 412.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Siegburg Bf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Erlangen train station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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