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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Erlangen is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Erlangen is to car train and drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €120 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Hanover to Erlangen?

The distance between Hanover and Erlangen is 451 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Hanover to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Erlangen train from?

Hanover to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Hanover to Erlangen is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €260 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Hanover to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hanover to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Erlangen is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Hanover to Erlangen.

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

Book your Hanover to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Hanover to Erlangen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
3h 16m
€43–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Erlangen train stationbus N05
5h 35m
€29–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hannover Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 36m
€52–273
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Fuldacartrain 1393
2. Drive from Fulda to Erlangencar
3h 9m
€120–148
Drive 390.8 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Erlangencar 390.8 km
4h 31m
€56–81
Fly Hannover Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAJ - NUE
5h 8m
€121–255
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BRE - NUE
4h 53m
€151–359
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
5h 28m
€101–299
Fly Hannover Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 19m
€121–241

Hanover to Erlangen by train

122Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.1 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €29–65 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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