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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$155 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Brussels to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM11h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM11h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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ICE 15598:30 AM5h11Brussels Airport1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$6101One-way1 transfer
Other options
13 · 6908:34 AM5h53Brussels-North2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1911One-way1 transfer
ICE 13 · ICE 6908:25 AM6h02Brussels-Midi2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1911One-way1 transfer
13 · 6908:25 AM6h02Brussels-Midi2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM12h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$941One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain12:45 AM17h00Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:45 PMErfurt Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL1815+
ICE 15596:20 AM7h21Brussels Airport1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$4781One-way2 transfers
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ICE 1515 · ICE 6907:00 AM7h27Brussels Airport2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$4881One-way2 transfers
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ICE 623 · ICE 6907:00 AM7h27Brussels Airport2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$4881One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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