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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
A bus is $41 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt costing on average $72 (€72).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Erfurt
How to get from Düsseldorf to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:55 PM6h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf11:45 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:55 PM6h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf11:45 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 529 · 4609 · ICE 5088:22 AM5h01Düsseldorf Hbf1:23 PMErfurt Hbf$1491One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:38 AM9h07Düsseldorf Hbf5:45 PMErfurt Hbf$551One-way1 transfer- ICE 621 · ICE 53249:22 AM5h05Düsseldorf Hbf2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1241One-way1 transfer
- ICE 529 · ICE 15598:22 AM5h17Düsseldorf Hbf1:39 PMErfurt Hbf$1341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:15 AM6h00Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain+FlixBus4:38 PM7h07Düsseldorf Hbf11:45 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM7h30Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
A bus is $41 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt costing on average $72 (€72).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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