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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a train costs an average of €124.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€124 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Bratislava:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bratislava costing on average €124.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
Tickets start at around €124 compared to roughly €121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-2.68. The journey takes 7h 46m versus 7h 21m 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 Bratislava
How to get from Erfurt to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM12h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 210:05 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)€591One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM12h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 210:05 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)€591One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1507 · ICE 211 · RJX 199171:14 PM8h12Erfurt Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka€1201One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · REX 77899:14 AM8h30Erfurt Hbf5:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka€1401One-way3 transfers
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 · REX 77858:14 AM8h30Erfurt Hbf4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka€1401One-way2 transfers
ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 19911 · REX 77917:14 AM8h30Erfurt Hbf3:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka€1401One-way3 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus4:09 PM16h32Erfurt Hbf8:41 AMBratislava, Einsteinova€621One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:09 PM13h51Erfurt Hbf6:00 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy€621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM11h25Erfurt, Busbahnhof 28:45 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy€661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Bratislava:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bratislava costing on average €124.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Bratislava 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 Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
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