What is the best way to travel from Zurich Airport to Erlangen?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights, Buses and Trains for the journey to Erlangen from Zurich Airport. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Erlangen from Zurich Airport?
You can get to Erlangen with just $30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m02:43 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 2:43:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 10:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 6:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Vueling Airlines24h 50m09:15 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:05 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 9:15:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
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Condor16h 10m05:55 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:05 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 5:55:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines16h 10m05:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:45 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 5:35:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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Air France14h 50m07:30 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:20 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air France goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 7:30:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
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FlixBus12h 35m011:05 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:40 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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FlixBus15h 30m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:55 AMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn8h 12m02:43 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:55 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 2:43:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 6:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Vueling Airlines5h 45m010:15 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:00 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 10:15:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines14h 20m07:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:45 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 7:25:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
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Skyscanner6h 5m09:55 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:00 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 9:55:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Lufthansa11h 35m011:20 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:55 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 11:20:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m02:43 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/20/2026 2:43:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 10:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/20/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 4:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/20/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 6:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus15h 30m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:55 AMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/22/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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FlixBus19h 25m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:50 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/22/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Zurich Airport to Erlangen?
You can get to Erlangen from Zurich Airport in just 5h 45m with a Flight from Vueling Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m02:43 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 2:43:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 10:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 6:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Lufthansa9h 30m08:15 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport5:45 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 8:15:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/17/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
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Air France14h 50m07:30 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:20 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air France goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 7:30:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
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Condor16h 10m05:55 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:05 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 5:55:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines16h 10m05:35 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport9:45 AMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/17/2026 5:35:00 PM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Flights Wednesday
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FlixBus12h 35m011:05 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport11:40 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/18/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
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FlixBus15h 30m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:55 AMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/18/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Vueling Airlines5h 45m010:15 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:00 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vueling Airlines goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 10:15:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Skyscanner6h 5m09:55 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:00 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 9:55:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
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Lufthansa11h 35m011:20 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:55 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 11:20:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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Air Dolomiti13h 30m09:25 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:55 PMNuremberg AirportNuremberg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 9:25:00 AM to Nuremberg Airport, Nuremberg Airport (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $279 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 6:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 12m02:43 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:55 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/19/2026 2:43:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/19/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 12m
Fastest Flights Friday
Fastest Trains Friday
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m02:43 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport10:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/20/2026 2:43:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 10:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m08:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/20/2026 8:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 4:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 34m010:43 AMZurich AirportZurich Airport6:17 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/20/2026 10:43:00 AM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/20/2026 6:17:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 34m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus15h 30m05:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport8:55 AMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/22/2026 5:25:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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FlixBus19h 25m09:25 PMZurich AirportZurich Airport4:50 PMErlangenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 6/22/2026 9:25:00 PM to Central Station, Erlangen (Germany) arriving at 6/23/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zurich Airport to Erlangen
What are the most popular stations in Zurich Airport and Erlangen?
In Zurich Airport, you will usually depart from Zurich Airport or Zurich Airport Central Station, while in Erlangen you will be arriving at Central Station, Bubenreuth Train Station or Paul-Gossen-Straße Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Erlangen from Zurich Airport? With 5 connections between 2 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich Airport and Erlangen, you can pay as low as $30 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Vueling Airlines: you will get to Erlangen in just 5h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich Airport and Erlangen are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Vueling Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich Airport and Erlangen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Rümlang or to Langensendelbach, and look at flights from , and landing at Nuremberg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zurich Airport to Erlangen?
The most popular companies between Zurich Airport and Erlangen, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Vueling Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Vueling Airlines, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich Airport to Erlangen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich Airport to Erlangen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich Airport to Erlangen
How can I reach Erlangen from Zurich Airport?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Erlangen from Zurich Airport.
How far is Erlangen from Zurich Airport?
The distance between Zurich Airport and Erlangen is 185.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich Airport and Erlangen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 51 kgs, and a flight 73 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich Airport to Erlangen?
You can get to Erlangen with just $30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich Airport to Erlangen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Erlangen in just 5h 45m with a Flight from Vueling Airlines.
More routes to Zurich Airport and to Erlangen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich Airport and to Erlangen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
