What is the cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Grainau?

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Grainau is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erlangen to Grainau?

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Grainau is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Grainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Grainau?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Nürnberg Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Grainau?

The distance between Erlangen and Grainau is 301 km. The road distance is 282.8 km.

How do I travel from Erlangen to Grainau without a car?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Grainau without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Erlangen to Grainau?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Erlangen to Grainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Grainau bus from?

Erlangen to Grainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Grainau train from?

Erlangen to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erlangen to Grainau?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Grainau is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Erlangen to Grainau bus arrive?

Erlangen to Grainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where does the Erlangen to Grainau train arrive?

Erlangen to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Grainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Grainau is 283 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Erlangen to Grainau.

Where can I stay near Grainau?

There are 2728+ hotels available in Grainau.

Erlangen to Grainau - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Erlangen to Grainau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb60 / ...
4h 19m
€59–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus N05
6h 1m
€28–46
Drive 282.8 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Grainaucar 282.8 km
2h 41m
€41–59

Erlangen to Grainau by train and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.8 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Grainau, Germany?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Untergrainau, Dorfplatz via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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