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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$133 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Erfurt:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Erfurt costing on average $133 (€112).
A bus is $98 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Erfurt costing on average $183 (€154).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 52m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€112) compared to roughly $200 (€168) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€57). The journey takes 9h 32m versus 9h 18m 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 Budapest to Erfurt
How to get from Budapest to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 AM 18h40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 8:25 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 $113 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 AM 18h40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 8:25 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 $113 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH1333+ICE 165110:00 AM 5h41 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 3:41 PM Erfurt Hbf $371 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 852 · RJX 62 · ICE 702
9:35 AM 10h46 Budapest-Deli 8:21 PM Erfurt Hbf $167 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJX 62 · ICE 702
9:30 AM 10h51 Budapest Keleti 8:21 PM Erfurt Hbf $167 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 862 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
8:35 AM 11h09 Budapest-Deli 7:44 PM Erfurt Hbf $167 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15 AM 14h45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 2:00 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 $114 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 AM 15h05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 2:00 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 $114 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:00 AM 15h05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 9:05 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
- LH1335+ICE 1655
11:40 AM 8h01 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 7:41 PM Erfurt Hbf $359 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1333+ICE 1655
10:00 AM 9h41 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 7:41 PM Erfurt Hbf $359 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1337+ICE 1611 · ICE 594
2:25 PM 6h02 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 8:27 PM Erfurt Hbf $371 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Erfurt:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Erfurt costing on average $133 (€112).
A bus is $98 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Erfurt costing on average $183 (€154).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 52m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Erfurt as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Erfurt by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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