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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Erlangen is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Erlangen is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Erlangen train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Erlangen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Erlangen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Erlangen?

The distance between Hamburg and Erlangen is 736 km. The road distance is 533.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €130 - €600.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Erlangen takes 5h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Erlangen bus from?

Hamburg to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Erlangen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Erlangen is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Hamburg to Erlangen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erlangen train station.

Where does the Hamburg to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Erlangen is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Hamburg to Erlangen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Erlangen?

Book your Hamburg to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Erlangen?

Book your Hamburg to Erlangen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Hamburg to Erlangen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamburg to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erlangentrain 28
5h 2m
€130–600
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 7m
€42–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train stationbus N05
7h 50m
€50–90
Drive 533.7 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Erlangencar 533.7 km
5h 42m
€77–110
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangencar
7h 7m
€110–131
Fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane HAM - NUE
3h 49m
€106–288
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
5h 54m
€122–402

Hamburg to Erlangen by train

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Distance: 736.1 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Erlangen hourly. Tickets cost €130–600 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Erlangen train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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How to get fromHamburg to Erlangenby train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

There are 7 ways to get from Hamburg to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Drive 533.7 km

Car train, drive

Fly to Nuremberg Airport

Fly to Frankfurt, train