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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Erlangen is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Erlangen is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mainz central train station station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Mainz to Erlangen?

The distance between Mainz and Erlangen is 284 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Mainz to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Erlangen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Erlangen is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Mainz to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Erlangen is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Mainz to Erlangen.

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

Book your Mainz to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Mainz to Erlangen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 91 / ...
3h 10m
€52–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N1310
3h 55m
€17–29
Drive 236.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Erlangencar 236.9 km
2h 3m
€35–50
Fly
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2h 58m
€104–197
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 30m
€52–135

Mainz to Erlangen by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.3 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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