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Trip Summary
71 trains operate daily from Straubing to Erlangen. The train trip from Straubing to Erlangen is usually about 2 hours and 55 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as one hour and 43 minutes.
Distance | 86 mi (139 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 43m |
Lowest price | €19.85 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Straubing to Erlangen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Straubing to Erlangen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 71 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 59m | €39.79 |
Deutsche Bahn | 71 | 2h 51m | €31.20 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 3h 15m | €31.49 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Straubing to Erlangen start from €25, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erlangen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Straubing leaves from Ittling and 2 other stations. And in Erlangen trains arrive at Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße and 3 other train stations.
From Straubing to Erlangen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erlangen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Straubing to Erlangen are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Straubing at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 71 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Erlangen to Straubing.
City Information
Erlangen
Erlangen is a small city in the German state of Bavaria, located just north of Nuremberg. Most of Erlangen's residents are enrolled or employed at either the Friedrich-Alexander University or the Siemens company. Visitors to Erlangen often stay near the historic core, where quaint streets lead to some of the city's most impressive buildings. These include the 18th century Palais Stutterheim, historically Erlangen's town hall and now home to the museum Kunstpalais and the city's public library. Don't forget to visit one of the oldest churches in the city, the Huguenot Church, which boasts an impressive size and architecture, and reflects the influence of Huguenots in Erlangen's history.
Erlangen also offers plenty of scenic spots for outdoor activity or relaxation. The Schlossgarten quickly fills up with sunbathing students on sunny days, and the nearby Botanical Garden includes a unique attraction in its artificial stalactite cave.
The closest airport to Erlangen is in Nuremberg, but you can easily connect to Erlangen via Deutsche Bahn or commuter S-Bahn trains. Intercity trains from Munich to Berlin often stop in Erlangen, and connections from these hubs open up the entire country and continent for exploration. Plus, several intercity bus companies, including FlixBus, offer affordable ground travel from Erlangen to destinations throughout Germany.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Straubing?
Main departure station: Straubing-Ost
Straubing has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Erlangen.
All train stations in Straubing:
Straubing-Ost
Bahnhofsplatz 4G
Ittling
Where is the train station in Erlangen?
Main arrival station: Erlangen-Bruck
There are more train stations and stops in Erlangen than most cities. Most trains from Straubing will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Erlangen:
Train stations in Erlangen:
Erlangen-Bruck
Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße
Train Station
Eltersdorf
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