There are 6 ways to get from Erlangen (Station) to Varel by train, bus, night 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain 56 / ...
7h 5m€131–371Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Hanover central bus stationbus N05
- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Oldenburg central bus stationbus 144 / ...
10h 23m€85–112Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain 56 / ...
9h 22m€91–311Drive 575.4 km
- Drive from Erlangen (Station) to Varelcar 575.4 km
5h 8m€85–123Fly from Nuremberg Airport, train
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane NUE - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
6h 52m€125–539Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
6h 17m€187–513
Erlangen (Station) to Varel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erlangen (Station) to Varel is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Erlangen (Station) to Varel is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen (Station) station to Varel station. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Oldenburg central bus station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen (Station) to Varel. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Erlangen (Station) and Varel is 647 km. The road distance is 575.4 km.
The best way to get from Erlangen (Station) to Varel without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Erlangen (Station) to Varel, including transfers.
Erlangen (Station) to Varel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.
Erlangen (Station) to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Erlangen (Station) to Varel is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Erlangen (Station), Germany and Varel, Germany?
You can take a train from Erlangen to Varel Bahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Varel Bahnhof via Hanover central bus station, Oldenburg central bus station, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 10h 23m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–600
Flights from Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–420
Flights from Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65–420
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Bremen Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–600
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erlangen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–99
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €96–99
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–75
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erlangen train station to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Oldenburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Erlangen (Station) to Varel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Erlangen (Station) to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen (Station) to Varel is 575 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Erlangen (Station) to Varel.
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