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 €28 - €40 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 19m and costs €50 - €75.

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 once 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 Hbf and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Bonn to Erlangen?

The distance between Bonn and Erlangen is 426 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 34m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 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 19m to drive from Bonn to Erlangen.

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

Book your Bonn to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bonn 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 Bonn Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 1 / ...
4h 34m
€69–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Erlangen train stationbus N84
5h 15m
€28–40
Drive 362.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Erlangencar 362.5 km
3h 19m
€52–75
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
5h 47m
€130–306
Train via Siegburg Bf
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41
4h 42m
€61–149
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 16m
€106–259

Bonn to Erlangen by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.8 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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