There are 5 ways to get from Erlangen to Penig by train, bus, or car
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 Erlangen to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Narsdorftrain Re
4h 2m€62–119Drive 228.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Erlangen to Penigcar 228.3 km
2h 48m€34–49Bus, line 650 bus
- Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus FlixBus N1304 / ...
- Take the bus from Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof to Penig, Marktbus 650
5h 57mTrain, line 629 bus
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
- Take the train from Hof Hbf to Glauchau(Sachs)train Re
- Take the bus from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Penig, Marktbus 629
6h 21mTrain via Saalfeld
- Take the train from Erlangen to Saalfeldtrain Re14
- Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
6h 55m€232–355
Erlangen to Penig by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Penig is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Penig is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Penig. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Penig, Markt via Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Penig. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Narsdorf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Erlangen and Penig is 344 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Penig without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Erlangen to Penig, including transfers.
Erlangen to Penig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.
Erlangen to Penig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.
The best way to get from Erlangen to Penig is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 650 bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Penig, Germany?
You can take a train from Erlangen to Penig, Markt via Leipzig Hbf, Narsdorf, and Narsdorf, Bahnhof in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erlangen to Penig, Markt via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuremberg central bus station, Chemnitz central bus station, and Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erlangen to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erlangen to Saalfeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Erlangen to Penig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.
Erlangen to Penig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Penig is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Erlangen to Penig.
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