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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 29m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€114 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m 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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How to get from Amsterdam to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Erfurt
Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Erfurt.
There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Erfurt: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Erfurt from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€27).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Erfurt:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $37 (€33) from Amsterdam to Erfurt.
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 39 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 50 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 279 miles (450 km) from Amsterdam to Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Erfurt is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Amsterdam to Erfurt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Erfurt:
- Most travelers take a bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Erfurt:
- FlixBus can take you to Erfurt by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Amsterdam to Erfurt for $30 (€27).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic to go to Erfurt by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Erfurt with FlixBus.
Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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