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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $189.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$189 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erfurt:
A bus is $122 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erfurt costing on average $189 (€158).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
Tickets start at around $189 (€158) compared to roughly $111 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$78 (-€65). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 5h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Erfurt
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 · FlixBus4:15 PM12h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM12h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN2609+ICE 15598:35 AM5h06Brussels Airport1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$3781One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 315 · ICE 59612:25 PM6h02Brussels-Midi6:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
- ICE 17 · ICE 5942:25 PM6h02Brussels-Midi8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
- ICE 17 · IC 1948 · ICE 5922:25 PM8h02Brussels-Midi10:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1031One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM11h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$641One-way1 transfer
SN2613+ICE 16552:25 PM5h16Brussels Airport7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$1991One-way1 transfer
KL1704 · KL1819+ICE 165510:25 AM9h16Brussels Airport7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$2201One-way2 transfers- KL1700 · KL1815+ICE 15596:20 AM7h21Brussels Airport1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$2211One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erfurt:
A bus is $122 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erfurt costing on average $189 (€158).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
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