There are 5 ways to get from Darmstadt to Erlangen by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
4h€47–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
4h 25m€21–35Drive 207.2 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Erlangencar 207.2 km
2h 8m€30–43Fly
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2h 51m€95–155Bus, train
- Take the bus from Langen to Offenbachbus X83
- Take the train from Offenbach to Würzburg Hbftrain
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangentrain
6h 37m
Darmstadt to Erlangen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Erlangen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Erlangen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Darmstadt and Erlangen is 288 km. The road distance is 207.2 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €45 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Darmstadt to Erlangen, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Darmstadt to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Erlangen is to train which takes 4h and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Erlangen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Nuremberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Offenbach to Würzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 6074 9189480
- Website
- rmv.de
Bus from Langen to Offenbach
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.rmv.de/c/de/start/
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More Questions & Answers
Darmstadt to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erlangen train station.
Darmstadt to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Erlangen is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Darmstadt to Erlangen.
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