How to get from Munich to Erlangen
3 ways, 167 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 35m | €23–121 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 29m | €19–26 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 29m | €225–340 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 09:431h 42m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 25€59–121
- 08:12 → 10:081h 56m · 2 changesDB Regio AG S-Bahn München S3€23–75
- 08:16 → 09:511h 35m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 29€59–121
- 08:27 → 10:302h 3m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 28€23–75
- 08:27 → 10:292h 2m · 1 changeDB Fernverkehr AG 28€23–75
- 08:38 → 10:301h 52m · 1 changeDB Regio AG S-Bahn München S8€23–76
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Munich to Erlangen?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 35m door to door. The straight-line distance is 167 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Munich to Erlangen?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €19. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Munich to Erlangen?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 35m. Fares run €23–121 across classes.
- How far is Erlangen from Munich by road?
- About 189 km, roughly 2h 29m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €19–26; tolls and parking are extra.