Erlangen is easily accessible via the north-south highways A73 Nuremberg-Erfurt and A3 Frankfurt-Passau. The B4 provides good connections from the east. Additional major connecting roads from the west also bring visitors to the city. Near Nuremberg, the A3 is also intersected by the A9 Munich-Berlin highway and the A6 Heilbronn-Amberg highway. All routes are well signposted, making it easier to find your way around.
Your journey to the Huguenot city of Erlangen
The beautiful Huguenot city of Erlangen is always worth a visit. No matter what mode of transport you use, Erlangen is well-positioned for all aspects of mobility. Information on the individual options can be found here:
Arriving by car
Parking spaces and parking garages in Erlangen city centre
If you are driving to Erlangen, you have many good options to park your car and start your shopping trip. Detailed information can be found here.
E-charging stations in Erlangen
You can also travel comfortably to Erlangen with electric mobility. For cars, there are a large number of e-charging stations. Plug in your car and explore our attractions in the meantime.
Free ride ahead: Free buses through Erlangen's city center
Discover Erlangen stress-free with our free inner-city bus service since January 1, 2024! You have "free travel" on all bus lines within the free inner city area. In addition, the free City Line 299 the large car park, various parking garages and central points such as the university hospitals, the Erlangen Arcades and northern city center.
The free public transport is not only for locals, but also for guests. Visitors arriving by car can easily park on the outskirts of the city center on the Large parking lot and in the parking garages park and then continue your journey stress-free by bus.
More information is available here: Free public transport in the city center.
Arrival by train
Erlangen Central Station is located in the city center. It is well connected to the regional and long-distance transport network. All connections, prices, and zones can be found directly at Nuremberg Metropolitan Transport Association (VGN)
Arriving by bus
From many cities in Germany, you can travel comfortably to Erlangen by bus. The central Flixbus bus stop is at Bus Stop 6 in Erlangen. Further information is available at FlixBus.
Arriving by plane
Nuremberg's Albrecht Dürer Airport is just 20 km away. Proximity to the city center and direct subway connections, short distances to the terminal and parking garages, and personalized service are the hallmarks of Nuremberg International Airport. With around 60 non-stop flights and over 30 connecting flights to nine European hubs, the airport ranks among Germany's top ten commercial airports.
The Bus line 30 and Bus line 33 connect Erlangen with Nuremberg's Albrecht Dürer Airport.
subway line U2 From the airport, you can travel directly to Nuremberg Central Station. The journey time from the airport to the station is twelve minutes. From there, you can reach Erlangen by train in approximately 20 minutes.
Arrival by bike
Erlangen is considered a cycling city and is also excellently connected to the regional cycling network. Visit us, for example, on a trip along the long-distance cycle path "RegnitzRadweg." Detailed information on cycling is available here. here. on our information page.
We wish you a pleasant stay in Erlangen!