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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Erfurt:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Erfurt costing on average $46 (€46).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Erfurt
How to get from Berlin to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 8035:54 PM1h39Berlin Hbf7:33 PMErfurt Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 8035:54 PM1h39Berlin Hbf7:33 PMErfurt Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 150711:37 AM1h35Berlin Hbf1:12 PMErfurt Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 8057:53 PM1h39Berlin Hbf9:32 PMErfurt Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9355:05 PM1h59Berlin Hbf7:04 PMErfurt Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6078:29 PM2h32Berlin Hbf11:01 PMErfurt Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Erfurt:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Erfurt costing on average $46 (€46).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Alexanderplatz and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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