Model(l)ing´09
Annual Molecular Modelling Workshop & Annual International Meeting of the MGMS
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: Department Chemie und Pharmazie
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Travel Information
Travel by air

Airport Nuernberg
Erlangen may be reached most easily via the nearby Nuremberg airport (ca. 15 km).
To go to Erlangen, take the subway line U2 which leads directly to the Nürnberg main railroad station ("Hauptbahnhof") within 12 minutes. Subway trains depart every 10 minutes during daytime hours. Trains to Erlangen depart from the main railroad station about every 20 - 30 minutes.

Taxis to Erlangen cost ca. EUR 25, but may be shared.

Munich Airport
Munich airport is approx. 160 km south of Erlangen.
Train connections to Erlangen are via the "S-Bahn" (rapid tansit) to Munich central station, and then to Erlangen via Nürnberg. Connections may be less convenient than those via Frankfurt airport (see below), although Munich is closer.

Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport is approx. 240 km north-west of Erlangen. There are trains directly from the airport to Nürnberg where local trains to Erlangen depart every 20-30 min. during daytime hours. Some of the Frankfurt - Erlangen trains save time by connecting at Fürth rather than at Nuremberg central station. The conductor will advise you.

Car Rental
Cars may be rented at the airports in Nuremberg, Munich and Frankfurt.
Travel by train

Besides the train service from Munich airport (via Munich central station) and from Frankfurt airport to Erlangen approx. every 1.5-2.0 hrs. during the day, some German "Intercity" lines stop at Erlangen and most in Nuremberg where connections to Erlangen depart every 20-30 min.

The very convenient Travel Service on the World Wide Web, is recommended for scheduling individual train routes in Germany.

Please note:
For looking up train connections to Erlangen starting from Frankfurt airport, enter "Frankfurt(M)Flugh" as departure.
For train connections starting from Munich airport, enter "München Flughafen T" in the query. If your keyboard does not have German "Umlaut" facilities, enter "Munchen Flughafen" instead. The syntax for date entry is, e.g., 21.9.2002. The syntax for time entry is, e.g., 11:00.

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Travel by car
Routenplaner
Scheduling individual routes to CCC (Computer-Chemie-Center, Nägelsbachstr. 25, 91052 Erlangen) by Google Maps Germany:


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Common for all directions:
On the Autobahn A73, take the "Erlangen-Zentrum" exit.
Coming from north you will automatically be on the "Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse".
Coming from south, turn right at the end of the exit in "Erlangen-Ost" direction and then go straight onto the "Werner-von-Siemens-Strasse". Turn left at the next traffic lights into "Nürnberger Strasse" and turn left again at the second opportunity ("Sedanstrasse"). At the traffic lights, turn left and immediatly turn right into the parking lot.

The Computer Chemie Centrum is located in the first building (first entrance) on the second floor.

Please look up the city map for details.

There is short-term parking on the grounds of the Computer Chemie Centrum. However, it is expensive to park there for longer periods. Instead, check out the parking facilities at your hotel. Click here for a map of further parking facilities.
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Transportation in Erlangen
The walking distance between the Erlangen railroad station and the Computer Chemie Centrum is 10-15 min.When exiting the railroad station to the "Bahnhofsplatz", turn right and follow the "Goethestrasse" straight on. Cross the traffic lights, and go straight until the main street turns left. Follow the main street until you find a red brick building on your right.The Computer Chemie Centrum is located in the first building (first entrance) on the second floor.

Public bus transportation in Erlangen is good. As the Computer Chemie Centrum is only one bus stop away from the railroad station, taking the bus is not recommended.

Taxis from the railroad station to the Computer Chemie Centrum cost approx. EUR 4.
Taxis from the station to individual hotels in Erlangen rarely exceed EUR 10.
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Last Update: 5/19/2009 by EH