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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Erlangen is to bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Erlangen is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €180 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Erlangen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Reading to Erlangen?

The distance between Reading and Erlangen is 939 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €240 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Reading to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Erlangen train from?

Reading to Erlangen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Reading to Erlangen is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €240 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 22h 30m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Erlangen?

Erlangen is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 8:50 AM in Reading and 9:50 AM in Erlangen.

Where does the Reading to Erlangen train arrive?

Reading to Erlangen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1116+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Erlangen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane LHR - NUE
5h 34m
€184–456
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane STN - NUE
6h 19m
€84–271
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
10h 11m
€245–685
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangentrain
22h 27m
€145–296
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Erlangencar
9h 45m
€289–363
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LHR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 43m
€150–536
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LHR - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg Hbftrain
8h 29m
€167–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N870 / ...
22h 30m
€114–191
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Erlangencar
10h 54m
€163–279

Reading to Erlangen by train and subway

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10h 11mAverage Duration

€245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 939.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Erlangen, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Erlangen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Erlangen via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 22h 30m.

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