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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €120.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€120 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Erfurt to Aachen:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Aachen costing on average €120.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 7h 58m versus 5h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Aachen
How to get from Erfurt to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Aachen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 PM4h46Erfurt8:16 PMAachen€921One-way1 transfer
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3:30 PM4h46Erfurt8:16 PMAachen€921One-way1 transfer
Fastest
3:30 PM4h46Erfurt8:16 PMAachen€921One-way1 transfer
Other options
5:30 PM4h46Erfurt10:16 PMAachen€921One-way1 transfer
11:45 PM8h31Erfurt8:16 AMAachen€921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Aachen:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Aachen costing on average €120.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
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