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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 prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 42m. 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 $90.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$176 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erfurt:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erfurt costing on average $176 (€143).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
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 · FlixBus1:20 AM11h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM11h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 315 · ICE 59612:25 PM6h02Brussels-Midi6:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 17 · ICE 5942:25 PM6h02Brussels-Midi8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
- ICE 315 · IC 1946 · 29693 · ICE 59412:25 PM8h02Brussels-Midi8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1201One-way3 transfers
- ICE 17 · IC 1948 · 29695 · ICE 5922:25 PM8h02Brussels-Midi10:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1231One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM12h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$371One-way1 transfer
KL1704+ICE 1519 · ICE 596+
KL181910:25 AM8h02Brussels Airport6:27 PMErfurt Hbf$3171One-way3 transfers- KL1704+ICE 721 · ICE 596+KL181910:25 AM8h02Brussels Airport6:27 PMErfurt Hbf$3171One-way3 transfers
- KL1704+ICE 1655+KL181910:25 AM9h16Brussels Airport7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$3171One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erfurt:
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Erfurt costing on average $176 (€143).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 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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