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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€102 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Budapest to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Erfurt.
You can get to Erfurt from Budapest 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Erfurt from Budapest is by taking a bus, which costs on average $42 (€37).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Budapest to Erfurt:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Budapest to Erfurt.
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $42 (€38).
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Budapest is by train with an average travel time of 9 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 30 min of travel time.
Erfurt is approximately 432 miles (697 km) away from Budapest.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Erfurt is:
- 22 buses per day.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Budapest to 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 Budapest to Erfurt:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Budapest to Erfurt:
- You can travel between Budapest and Erfurt by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€37) with FlixBus from Budapest to Erfurt.
- You can travel by plane to Erfurt from Budapest with Lufthansa, Ryanair or Austrian Airlines, and you can find Ryanair Budapest to Erfurt tickets for $51 (€46) on Omio.
- You can travel from Budapest to Erfurt by train with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) or ÖBB | Railjet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€38) with Deutsche Bahn from Budapest to Erfurt.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct flight with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Budapest and Erfurt.
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