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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. 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 €26, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Bonn to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bonn to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Erfurt:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Erfurt costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Erfurt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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