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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 $22. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $68 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 |
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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 $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
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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.
7:20 PM8h25Düsseldorf3:45 AMErfurt$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:20 PM8h25Düsseldorf3:45 AMErfurt$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:20 PM8h25Düsseldorf3:45 AMErfurt$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:05 PM8h40Düsseldorf3:45 AMErfurt$491One-way0 transfers
6:20 PM8h25Düsseldorf2:45 AMErfurt$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt costing on average $88 (€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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