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Compare bus and train for Chemnitz to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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€39 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Erfurt:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Erfurt costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Erfurt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, ZOB and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH to go to Erfurt by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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