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

The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Erlangen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saarbrücken to Erlangen is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Saarbrücken and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Saarbrücken station to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken bus station and arriving at Erlangen train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Saarbrücken and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Saarbruecken Hbf and arriving at Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Saarbrücken to Erlangen?

The distance between Saarbrücken and Erlangen is 455 km. The road distance is 377.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Erlangen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Saarbrücken to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saarbrücken to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saarbrücken to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Saarbrücken to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Erlangen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Saarbrücken to Erlangen bus arrive?

Saarbrücken to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Saarbrücken to Erlangen train arrive?

Saarbrücken to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Saarbrücken to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Erlangen is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Saarbrücken to Erlangen.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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Saarbrücken to Erlangen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Erlangen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
5h 18m
€82–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 109
6h 30m
€32–55
Drive 377.3 km
1. Drive from Saarbrücken to Erlangencar 377.3 km
3h 15m
€54–78
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 28m
€123–317
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurttrain Re3
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
6h 15m
€79–359
Train #2
1. Take the train from Homburg to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain S1
2. Take the train from Osterburken to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangentrain
8h 24m
€95–192
Bus to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane LUX - NUE
7h 28m

Saarbrücken to Erlangen by train

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Distance: 455 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Erlangen via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Nuremberg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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