What is the distance between Cologne and Erlangen?

Cologne and Erlangen are 326 km (202 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Erlangen?

Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Erlangen Bahnhof in Erlangen.

Bus Cologne to Erlangen from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Erlangen on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 55m	4:50pm	Erlangen Bahnhof	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 15m	4:50pm	Erlangen Bahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	6h 35m	9:45pm	Erlangen Bahnhof	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 55m	9:45pm	Erlangen Bahnhof	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	5h 26m	1:01am	Erlangen Bahnhof	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Erlangen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erlangen. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

326 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $57	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $366	Average Duration3h 57m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $72	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Erlangen?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Erlangen

A
Erlangen Bahnhof
Parkplatzstraße, 91054 Erlangen
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FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11400 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $41

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Erlangen by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Erlangen?
Cologne and Erlangen are 326 km (202 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Erlangen?
Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Erlangen Bahnhof in Erlangen.

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Erlangen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Erlangen, as early as possible.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Erlangen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time6h 15m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 57m	Avg Price$111	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time4h 10m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures23