There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
5h 31m€61–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baden-Baden to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 321 / ...
7h 13m€25–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden-FKB to Erlangen294.6 km
2h 50mDrive 294.6 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangencar 294.6 km
2h 50m€42–60Train via Crailsheim
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Crailsheimtrain Re
- Take the train from Crailsheim to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
6h 33m€55–103
Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Airpark Terminal and arriving at Erlangen train station via Baden-Baden and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Rastatt and arriving at Erlangen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) and Erlangen is 343 km. The road distance is 294.6 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €60 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen, including transfers.
Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Baden-Baden station.
Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB), Germany and Erlangen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen twice daily. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Baden-Baden to Nuremberg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Crailsheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €29–35
- 1st Class Ticket
- €35–55
Train from Crailsheim to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €15–19
- 1st Class Ticket
- €20–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Baden-Baden to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden-FKB to Erlangen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.
Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erlangen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen is 295 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) to Erlangen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport (FKB) and Erlangen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











