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Compare train and bus for Detmold to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Detmold to Erfurt:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Erfurt costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
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How to get from Detmold to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detmold to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:20 PM2h55Detmold5:15 PMErfurt$661One-way1 transfer
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2:20 PM2h55Detmold5:15 PMErfurt$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2:20 PM2h55Detmold5:15 PMErfurt$661One-way1 transfer
Other options
5:20 PM3h19Detmold8:39 PMErfurt$661One-way1 transfer
11:20 AM3h22Detmold2:42 PMErfurt$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Erfurt:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Erfurt costing on average $65 (€54).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Erfurt by train.
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