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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Erlangen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights, Buses and Carpool to Erlangen from Essen. 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!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 30m
£22
£28
4
Train
4h 15m
£17
£29
82
Car
4h 30m
£24
£30
1
Flight
3h 10m
£45
£167
25

What is the cheapest way to reach Erlangen from Essen?

You can reach Erlangen with just £17 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £51
Wednesday
from £26
Thursday
from £94
Friday
from £17
Saturday
from £36
Sunday
from £22
Monday
from £45

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • LC Perú
    8h 35m
    0
    07:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:15
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £51
  • Eurowings
    6h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:05
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £134
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 35m
    0
    06:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:05
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £145

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 55m
    0
    02:31
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:26
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 55m
    0
    03:32
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:27
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 11m
    0
    16:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    23:01
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • LC Perú
    17h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    07:30
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £64
  • Sunexpress
    10h 45m
    0
    15:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:55
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £117
  • Lufthansa
    4h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    23:00
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £264

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Freebird Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    11:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Freebird Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Corendon Airlines
    14h 10m
    0
    11:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Corendon Airlines
    Economy
    from £96
  • LC Perú
    5h 55m
    0
    07:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    13:50
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £105

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 44m
    0
    18:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    01:39
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 40m
    0
    21:13
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:53
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    17:13
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:01
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • LC Perú
    17h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    07:30
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £58
  • Wizz Air
    7h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:50
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £107
  • KLM Cityhopper
    4h 20m
    0
    18:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:35
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £171

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Essen
    14:20
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £36
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • LC Perú
    8h 35m
    0
    07:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:15
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £56
  • Wizz Air
    6h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:20
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £76
  • Eurowings
    8h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:15
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £93

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    13:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    18:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    06:00
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30
    Essen
    15:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 19m
    0
    02:36
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 23m
    0
    03:32
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 15m
    0
    06:02
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Pegasus Airlines
    13h 35m
    0
    20:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    09:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Lufthansa
    4h 15m
    0
    06:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:25
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £195
  • Air Via
    3h 55m
    0
    18:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:30
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from £209

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • LC Perú
    17h 40m
    0
    13:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    07:30
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £45
  • Wizz Air
    7h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:15
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £65
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 15m
    0
    12:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £171

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Erlangen?

You can get to Erlangen from Essen in just 3h 10m with a Flight from Azman Air. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 3h 25m
Wednesday
from 3h 25m
Thursday
from 4h 55m
Friday
from 3h 10m
Saturday
from 4h 30m
Sunday
from 3h 55m
Monday
from 3h 25m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Azman Air
    3h 25m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:45
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £171
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 25m
    0
    08:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £206
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 35m
    0
    06:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:05
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £145

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Azman Air
    3h 25m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:45
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £489
  • Lufthansa
    4h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    23:00
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £264
  • Sunexpress
    10h 45m
    0
    15:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:55
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £117
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 55m
    0
    02:31
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:26
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 55m
    0
    03:32
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:27
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 58m
    0
    04:57
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa
    4h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:55
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £274
  • LC Perú
    5h 55m
    0
    07:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    13:50
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £105
  • Sunexpress
    10h 45m
    0
    15:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    01:55
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £107

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Azman Air
    3h 10m
    0
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £187
  • KLM Cityhopper
    4h 20m
    0
    18:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:35
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £171
  • Wizz Air
    7h 0m
    0
    08:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:50
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £107
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    17:13
    Essen
    Central Station
    23:01
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    18:13
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:01
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 44m
    0
    18:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    01:39
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Essen
    14:20
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £36
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Wizz Air
    6h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:20
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £76
  • Azman Air
    8h 5m
    0
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:35
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £172
  • Eurowings
    8h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:15
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £93

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Via
    3h 55m
    0
    18:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:30
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Air Via
    Economy
    from £209
  • Lufthansa
    4h 15m
    0
    06:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:25
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £195
  • Pegasus Airlines
    13h 35m
    0
    20:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    09:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 15m
    0
    06:02
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:17
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 19m
    0
    02:36
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 23m
    0
    03:32
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    10:30
    Essen
    15:00
    Erlangen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    13:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:45
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    06:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    16:50
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    10h 45m
    0
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:55
    Erlangen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Azman Air
    3h 25m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:45
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £239
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 15m
    0
    12:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:40
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £171
  • Wizz Air
    7h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:15
    Nuremberg Airport
    Nuremberg Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £65
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Erlangen

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Erlangen?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. 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 Essen? With 8 connections between 3 Flight, Train, Bus and Carpool 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 Essen and Erlangen, you can pay as low as £17 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

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 Flight from Azman Air: you will get to Erlangen in just 3h 10m.

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 Essen and Erlangen are Deutsche Bahn, LC Perú and Azman Air, 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 Essen 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 Gelsenkirchen or to Langensendelbach, and look at flights from Dusseldorf 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 Essen to Erlangen?

The most popular companies between Essen and Erlangen, are Deutsche Bahn, LC Perú and Azman Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: LC Perú, Azman Air, KLM Cityhopper and 11 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Erlangen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen 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 Essen to Erlangen

How can I reach Erlangen from Essen?

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

How far is Erlangen from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Erlangen is 350.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen 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 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 60 kgs, and a flight 86 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Erlangen?

You can get to Erlangen with just £17 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen 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 3h 10m with a Flight from Azman Air.

More routes to Essen and to Erlangen

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

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