How to Travel from

Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen

by Rideshare or Car

Germany Frankfurt am Main Erlangen

Cheapest

By car (212 km)

1 h 57 min

212 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

1 h 57 min

212 km.

from $8.07

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$21.63–$31.81

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Frankfurt to Nuremberg

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$108.14–$279.90

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$55.98–$62.34

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:

+49 30 2970

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Frankfurt to Würzburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 42m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$25.45–$36.90

Train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangen

Ave. Duration:

1h 26m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$26.72–$38.17

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:

+3 318 576 2228

Website:

blablacar.com

Other from Frankfurt to Erlangen

Ave. Duration:

2h 34m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$11.45–$16.54

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen is to rideshare which costs $9.78 - $14.13 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen is 248 km. The road distance is 205.6 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 2h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $260.87 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erlangen train station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen is 206 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Erlangen. Prices start at $51.20 per night.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

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

Book in Erlangen

Novotel Erlangen

Hofmannstr. 34, Erlangen

Fine

8.5

zeitwohnhaus SUITE-HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENTS

Luitpoldstraße 10, Erlangen

Great

Altstadthotel Grauer Wolf

Hauptstr. 80 - 82, Erlangen

Fine

8.6

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Nuremberg Castle

49°27′28″N 11°04′33″E / 49°N 11°E / 49; 11

Germanisches Nationalmuseum

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is a museum in Nuremberg, Germany. Founded in 1852, it houses a large collection of items relating to German culture and art extending from prehistoric times through to the present day. The museum is Germany's largest museum of cultural history. Out of its total holding of some 1 million objects (including the holdings of the library and the Department of Prints and Drawings), approximately 25,000 are exhibited.

Frauenkirche

The Frauenkirche ("Church of Our Lady") is a church in Nuremberg, Germany. It stands on the eastern side of the main market. An example of brick Gothic architecture, it was built on the initiative of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor between 1352 and 1362. The church contains many sculptures, some of them heavily restored. Numerous works of art from the Middle Ages are kept in the church, such as the so-called Tucher Altar (c. 1440, originally the high altar of the Augustinian church of St. Vitus), and two monuments by Adam Kraft (c. 1498). It has been a parish church of the Catholic Church since 1810.

Erlangen

Erlangen is a Middle Franconian city in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the administrative district Erlangen-Höchstadt (former administrative district Erlangen), and with 116,062 inhabitants (as of 30 March 2022), it is the smallest of the eight major cities (Großstadt) in Bavaria. The number of inhabitants exceeded the threshold of 100,000 in 1974, making Erlangen a major city according to the statistical definition officially used in Germany.

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Two ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Erlangen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Airlines

Lufthansa

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen?

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen?

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus from?

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train from?

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen bus arrive?

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen train arrive?

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?