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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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€53 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Dresden to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Erfurt.
You can get to Erfurt from Dresden 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Erfurt is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€11) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Dresden to Erfurt.
The fastest way from Dresden to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 6 min.
There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 35 min on average.
The distance from Dresden to Erfurt is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Erfurt is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Erfurt from Dresden 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 Dresden to Erfurt:
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains from Dresden to Erfurt most often leave from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Erfurt:
- You can take a bus from Dresden to Erfurt with FlixBus or Citylines. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€11) with FlixBus from Dresden to Erfurt.
- You can travel between Dresden and Erfurt by train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Erfurt.
Yes, there are direct routes from Dresden to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 7 direct buses a day to Erfurt with FlixBus or Citylines.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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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