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Compare bus and train for Bayreuth to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Bayreuth to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Bayreuth to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Erfurt:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Erfurt costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Erfurt:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Erfurt costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Erfurt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Erfurt by train.
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