Travel directions

How to reach us

Coming by car

Coming to Erlangen by car on the Autobahn A3 (E3), use the exit Tennenlohe (exit number 84) and proceed towards Erlangen on the Äußere Nürnbergerstraße. Take the exit after the third bridge and follow the sign  Universität Südgelände on the Kurt-Schuhmacher-Straße. Turn left at the first traffic light and you will find the signs to the different parts of the Biologikum and the Physikum.

Coming by train

Erlangen can be reached easily by train. You may check the train schedule using the railway server of the Deutsche Bahn AG. Most visitors will come to Erlangen via Nuremberg. From Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (Nuremberg Central Station) trains with destination Erlangen depart at least once or twice every hour. The trip from Nuremberg to Erlangen takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You can take a taxi from the Erlangen Train Station to the Biologikum (approx. 15 Euros) or use the Public Transportation System (Bus lines 287 and 293) towards Sebaldussiedlung (last bus stop). From this bus station the Biologikum can be seen in the forest. The department of Biochemistry is reached within 1 minute.

Coming by aircraft

You will arrive at the Nuremberg International Airport, which is about 15 km from the city center of Erlangen. The Biologikum can be reached from the airport within 15 to 20 minutes by TAXI. The fare will be about 15 Euros.