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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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Erfurt:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Erfurt costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
The journey is about 18m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€26) vs $41 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Erfurt
How to get from Dresden to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:15 PM4h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:25 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 PM4h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:25 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 15526:11 PM1h56Dresden Hbf8:07 PMErfurt Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2448 · ICE 6977:22 PM2h05Dresden Hbf9:27 PMErfurt Hbf$191One-way1 transfer
- 16536 · ICE 60910:12 PM3h11Dresden Hbf1:23 AMErfurt Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
- 16538 · ICE 165611:12 PM6h59Dresden Hbf6:11 AMErfurt Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:00 PM3h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:05 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM3h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)2:00 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 AM3h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:35 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Erfurt:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Erfurt costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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