How to travel from Brussels to Erfurt

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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $71.

Distance: 291 miles (469 km)

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$155

Average price

$64

Average price

Cheapest

6h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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from Brussels to Erfurt

How to get from Brussels to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 AM11h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
    $851One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 AM11h55
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
    $851One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1005+Deutsche BahnICE 1559
    8:30 AM5h11
    Brussels Airport
    1:41 PMErfurt Hbf
    $6101One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn13 · 690
    8:34 AM5h53
    Brussels-North
    2:27 PMErfurt Hbf
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 690
    8:25 AM6h02
    Brussels-Midi
    2:27 PMErfurt Hbf
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn13 · 690
    8:25 AM6h02
    Brussels-Midi
    2:27 PMErfurt Hbf
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM12h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:45 AM17h00
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    5:45 PMErfurt Hbf
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1815+Deutsche BahnICE 1559
    6:20 AM7h21
    Brussels Airport
    1:41 PMErfurt Hbf
    $4781One-way
    2 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2607+Deutsche BahnICE 1515 · ICE 690
    7:00 AM7h27
    Brussels Airport
    2:27 PMErfurt Hbf
    $4881One-way
    2 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2607+Deutsche BahnICE 623 · ICE 690
    7:00 AM7h27
    Brussels Airport
    2:27 PMErfurt Hbf
    $4881One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Erfurt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Erfurt including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erfurt:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erfurt costing on average $71 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 6h 1m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 55m.

The distance from Brussels to Erfurt is approximately 291 miles (469 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Erfurt is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Erfurt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Erfurt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Erfurt:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.

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