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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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 Erfurt to Amsterdam:
A bus is $98 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Amsterdam costing on average $154 (€129).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
Tickets start at around $154 (€129) compared to roughly $122 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31 (-€26). The journey takes 6h 41m versus 6h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Amsterdam
How to get from Erfurt to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM13h15Erfurt, Busbahnhof 210:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM13h15Erfurt, Busbahnhof 210:30 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 750 · ICE 1268:50 AM7h00Erfurt Hbf3:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1681One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1744 · 17422 · 14992 · 202761:41 PM7h32Erfurt Hbf9:13 PMAmsterdam Zuid$541One-way5 transfers
- ICE 1744 · 17422 · 14992 · 202761:41 PM7h37Erfurt Hbf9:18 PMAmsterdam Zuid$541One-way5 transfers
- ICE 1744 · 17422 · 14992 · 202761:41 PM7h48Erfurt Hbf9:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$541One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:12 PM12h08Erfurt Hbf6:20 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$541One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain6:12 PM12h33Erfurt Hbf6:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:40 AM10h05Erfurt, Busbahnhof 21:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$711One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1656+
KL18206:17 AM9h13Erfurt Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2611One-way1 transfer - ICE 1654+KL18208:16 AM7h14Erfurt Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2691One-way1 transfer
- ICE 593 · ICE 728+KL18207:30 AM8h00Erfurt Hbf3:30 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2691One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Amsterdam:
A bus is $98 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Amsterdam costing on average $154 (€129).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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