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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Berlin:
A bus is $0.73 (€0.59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Berlin costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Berlin
How to get from Erfurt to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 6986:07 AM1h59Erfurt Hbf8:06 AMBerlin Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 6986:07 AM1h59Erfurt Hbf8:06 AMBerlin Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 160210:46 AM1h36Erfurt Hbf12:22 PMBerlin Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 8066:30 AM2h00Erfurt Hbf8:30 AMBerlin Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9367:10 AM1h44Erfurt Hbf8:54 AMBerlin Hbf$411One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:10 PM1h43Erfurt Hbf9:53 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Berlin:
A bus is $0.73 (€0.59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Berlin costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Berlin, Alexanderplatz.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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