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Compare bus and train 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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 12m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€73 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Erfurt.
There are 2 options to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $17 (€15).
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Düsseldorf to Erfurt.
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Erfurt costing on average $20 (€18).
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Düsseldorf is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 185 miles (298 km) between Düsseldorf and Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Düsseldorf to Erfurt as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
- FlixBus can get you to Erfurt by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Düsseldorf to Erfurt for $17 (€15) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic to go to Erfurt by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Düsseldorf to Erfurt.
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