There are 8 ways to get from Erlangen to Berlin by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 10m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 4h 35m
6 alternative options
Bus • 5h 20m
Drive • 3h 41m
Fly from Nuremberg • 4h 55m
Train, train to Munich, fly • 4h 58m
Train to Frankfurt, fly • 5h 55m
Train to Stuttgart, fly • 6h 20m
Erlangen to Berlin by train
The train journey time between Erlangen and Berlin is around 3h 10m and covers a distance of around 451 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and ÖBB Intercity, the Erlangen to Berlin train service departs from Erlangen and arrives in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Typically 47 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Erlangen to Berlin is to rideshare, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 4h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Erlangen to Berlin is to train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arriving at Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erlangen and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Erlangen and Berlin is 367 km. The road distance is 439.7 km.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €110.
The train from Erlangen to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Erlangen to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof station.
Erlangen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Erlangen station.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Berlin is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €27 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €280 and takes 4h 55m.
- Distance: 366.8 km
- Duration: 3h 10m
What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Erlangen to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80 - €110 and the journey takes 3h 10m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen, Busbahnhof to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] 6 times a week. Tickets cost €22 - €27 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €380
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €850
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €4600
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €380
Flights from Munich to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €300
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €300
Flights from Stuttgart to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €440
Flights from Stuttgart to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €440
Flights from Stuttgart to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €800
Flights from Stuttgart to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €800
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310 - €3100
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €850
Flights from Stuttgart to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €260
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €160
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Nuremberg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €4600
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Erlangen to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Erlangen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Erlangen to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Erlangen, Busbahnhof to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Erlangen to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €26
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Nuremberg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 45m and has one stopover.
Erlangen to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Erlangen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Berlin is 440 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Erlangen to Berlin.
Swiss, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines and five other airlines offer flights from Nuremberg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport.
Book your Erlangen to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Erlangen to Berlin bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 712+ hotels available in Berlin. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Nuremberg Airport is to line 30 bus which takes 30 min and costs €2 - €4.