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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Erlangen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Erlangen is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Erlangen?

The distance between Essen and Erlangen is 410 km. The road distance is 446.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Erlangen without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 11m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Essen to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Erlangen bus from?

Essen to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Essen to Erlangen is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 8h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Erlangen is 447 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Essen to Erlangen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 472+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Essen to Erlangen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
4h 11m
€147–348
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 32m
€35–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
7h 11m
€61–152
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Nightjet
8h 18m
€58–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N161
8h 30m
€35–60
Drive 446.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Erlangencar 446.5 km
3h 49m
€63–91

Essen to Erlangen by train, foot, and bus

32Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Lufthansa, KLM, and Air France fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €50–130 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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