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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 215 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 215, while a train costs an average of RM 626.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
RM 626 Average price | RM 215 Average price Cheapest | RM 292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Erfurt:
A bus is RM 412 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Erfurt costing on average RM 626.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around RM 626 compared to roughly RM 292 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -RM 333. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 4h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Erfurt
How to get from Aachen to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:45 PM 9h00 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 4:45 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 RM 142 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:45 PM 9h00 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 4:45 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 RM 142 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 315 · ICE 596
1:38 PM 4h49 Aachen Hbf 6:27 PM Erfurt Hbf RM 511 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 26821 · ICE 229 · ICE 834
12:51 PM 6h17 Aachen Hbf 7:08 PM Erfurt Hbf RM 425 1 One-way 2 transfers - 10917 · ICE 629 · ICE 751
12:18 PM 4h50 Aachen Hbf 5:08 PM Erfurt Hbf RM 516 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Erfurt:
A bus is RM 412 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Erfurt costing on average RM 626.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
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