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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Erlangen is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Erlangen is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Erlangen train station via Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Erlangen via Singen, Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Zurich to Erlangen?

The distance between Zurich and Erlangen is 412 km. The road distance is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Erlangen without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Zurich to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Erlangen bus from?

Zurich to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Erlangen train from?

Zurich to Erlangen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Erlangen is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 6h 21m, you could also train via Nürnberg Hbf, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Zurich to Erlangen bus arrive?

Zurich to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Erlangen train arrive?

Zurich to Erlangen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Erlangen is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Zurich to Erlangen.

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

Book your Zurich to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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Zurich to Erlangen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Erlangen by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re90
6h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
8h 3m
€29–53
Drive 382 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Erlangencar 382 km
4h 48m
€67–96
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane ZRH - NUE
6h 21m
€125–287
Train via Nürnberg Hbf
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
6h 39m
€100–166
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
7h 44m
€91–103
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 16m
€141–287
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangentrain
5h 29m
€153–263
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 5m
€169–333

Zurich to Erlangen by bus

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Erlangen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Erlangen train station via Munich central bus station and Nuremberg central bus station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) every 4 hours.

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