How to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt

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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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$88

Average price

$38

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Cheapest

$68

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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5h 39m

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5h 9m

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4h 38m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Erfurt among Omio's users.

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from Düsseldorf to Erfurt

How to get from Düsseldorf to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:20 PM8h25
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 AMErfurt
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:20 PM8h25
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 AMErfurt
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:20 PM8h25
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 AMErfurt
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:05 PM8h40
    Düsseldorf
    3:45 AMErfurt
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    6:20 PM8h25
    Düsseldorf
    2:45 AMErfurt
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 44m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Erfurt is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Erfurt:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.
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