How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen

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What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 45m
£11
£12
6
Train
2h 30m
£13
£23
130
Car
2h 0m
£10
£14
9

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

You can reach Erlangen with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
Thursday
from £10
Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £13
Sunday
from £13
Monday
Tuesday
from £15

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    11:50
    Frankfurt am Main
    14:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    11:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    14:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    10:20
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:40
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main
    21:20
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 37m
    0
    05:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 51m
    0
    18:01
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    20:52
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £27
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 50m
    0
    19:35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    22:25
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 14m
    0
    04:38
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    07:52
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    05:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    08:35
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 50m
    0
    13:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    16:50
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    16:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    19:30
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    18:35
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    16:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    19:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    09:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    11:20
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    16:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    18:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 56m
    0
    05:21
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    06:03
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    08:52
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 36m
    0
    23:08
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    05:44
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 26m
    0
    03:59
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    07:25
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    05:28
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 45m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 50m
    0
    04:35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    07:25
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    20:30
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    20:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    18:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    20:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    05:28
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 45m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 30m
    0
    05:47
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    10:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    13:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15

What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

You can get to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main in just 2h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
Thursday
from 2h 10m
Friday
from 2h 10m
Saturday
from 2h 45m
Sunday
from 2h 0m
Monday
Tuesday
from 2h 20m

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    11:50
    Frankfurt am Main
    14:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main
    21:20
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    11:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    14:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    10:20
    Frankfurt am Main
    12:40
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £12
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 37m
    0
    05:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 50m
    0
    19:35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    22:25
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £29
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 51m
    0
    18:01
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    20:52
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £27
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 14m
    0
    04:38
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    07:52
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £30
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    16:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    18:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    19:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    21:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    16:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    19:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    19:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    2h 45m
    0
    16:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    19:30
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    05:45
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    08:35
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 1m
    0
    22:00
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    01:01
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    3h 10m
    0
    18:35
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    06:03
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    08:52
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 56m
    0
    05:21
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £18
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 26m
    0
    03:59
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    07:25
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 36m
    0
    23:08
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    05:44
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 45m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    05:28
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £13
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 50m
    0
    04:35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    07:25
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 0m
    0
    08:10
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:10
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    20:30
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 10m
    0
    18:40
    Frankfurt am Main
    20:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    18:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    20:50
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 30m
    0
    05:47
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 45m
    0
    05:32
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 49m
    0
    05:28
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    08:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    3h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 20m
    0
    10:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    13:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £15
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen

What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen?

In Frankfurt am Main, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Coach Station or Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop, while in Erlangen you will be arriving at Central Station, Bubenreuth Train Station or Paul-Gossen-Straße Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main? With 8 connections between 3 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen, you can pay as low as £10 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Erlangen in just 2h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Neu-Isenburg or to Langensendelbach, and look at flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport, and landing at Nuremberg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen

How can I reach Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main.

How far is Erlangen from Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen is 176.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main and Erlangen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 30 kgs, and a flight 43 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main to Erlangen?

You can get to Erlangen with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Erlangen in just 2h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Erlangen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Erlangen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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