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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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 56m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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€119 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Brussels to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brussels to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 2 travel options to Erfurt from Brussels. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $31 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Erfurt:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train with an average ticket price of $44 (€40) from Brussels to Erfurt.
The fastest way from Brussels to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 1 min.
There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:
Getting to Erfurt by bus takes 10 h 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 290 miles (468 km) between Brussels and Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Erfurt is:
- 8 buses a day.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Erfurt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Erfurt:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Erfurt:
- You can travel by bus to Erfurt from Brussels with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Brussels to Erfurt tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Brussels to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen. Cheap tickets can be found for $44 (€40) with Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Erfurt.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brussels to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct train with Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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