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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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$132 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest |
8h 2m Average total duration Fastest 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Erfurt:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Erfurt costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Erfurt by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Erfurt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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