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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Erlangen is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Erlangen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mannheim central bus station station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Erlangen?

The distance between Mannheim and Erlangen is 325 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Mannheim to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Erlangen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Mannheim to Erlangen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Erlangen train arrive?

Mannheim to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Erlangen is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Mannheim to Erlangen.

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

Book your Mannheim to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Can I share a ride from Mannheim to Erlangen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mannheim and Erlangen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Mannheim to Erlangen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mannheim to Erlangen by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 23m
€42–108
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mannheim to Erlangenrideshare 237.1 km
2h 54m
€12–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Erlangen train stationbus 1326
4h 30m
€15–35
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3h 10m
€96–212
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain S1
2. Take the train from Osterburken to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangentrain
5h 20m
€53–85
Drive 236.3 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Erlangencar 236.3 km
2h 37m
€34–48

Mannheim to Erlangen by train

189Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 324.9 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Erlangen train station once daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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