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Compare train and bus for Bern to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $163.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bern to Erfurt:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Erfurt costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $139 (€113) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 11h 34m versus 6h 23m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bern to Erfurt
How to get from Bern to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:04 PM6h40Bern2:44 AMErfurt$1621One-way1 transfer
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- 8:04 PM6h40Bern2:44 AMErfurt$1621One-way1 transfer
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- 8:04 PM6h40Bern2:44 AMErfurt$1621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Erfurt:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Erfurt costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
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