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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Berlin to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Erfurt.
You can get from Berlin to Erfurt 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Erfurt from Berlin is a train with an average price of $12 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Berlin to Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 1 h 41 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 10 min.
Erfurt is approximately 147 miles (237 km) away from Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Erfurt is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Berlin 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 from Berlin to Erfurt:
- Buses most often depart from Berlin at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Erfurt at Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains from Berlin to Erfurt most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Erfurt:
- You can go to Erfurt from Berlin by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Berlin to Erfurt on Omio.
- You can take a train from Berlin to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $12 (€11) with FlixTrain from Berlin to Erfurt.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Erfurt from Berlin.
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