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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. 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 $55, while a train costs an average of $142.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Brussels:
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Brussels costing on average $142 (€116).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 22m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (6h 7m by train vs 6h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $142 (€116) compared to roughly $114 (€93) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Brussels
How to get from Erfurt to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM11h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 21:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM11h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 21:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 595 · ICE 3149:30 AM6h05Erfurt Hbf3:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1221One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1652 · 3656 · ICE 882 · ICE 65010:16 AM7h19Erfurt Hbf5:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1231One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM11h05Erfurt, Busbahnhof 21:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:09 PM15h56Erfurt Hbf4:05 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$731One-way1 transfer
ICE 750 · ICE 726+
SN26148:50 AM8h40Erfurt Hbf5:30 PMBrussels Airport$2341One-way2 transfers
ICE 750 · ICE 726+
SN26168:50 AM11h50Erfurt Hbf8:40 PMBrussels Airport$2431One-way2 transfers
ICE 750 · ICE 726+
SN26188:50 AM13h45Erfurt Hbf10:35 PMBrussels Airport$2431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Brussels:
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Brussels costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Brussels 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 Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
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