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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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m 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 $96 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Brussels costing on average $166 (€133).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
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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.
1:40 PM11h05Erfurt12:45 AMBrussels$621One-way0 transfers
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1:40 PM11h05Erfurt12:45 AMBrussels$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:40 PM11h05Erfurt12:45 AMBrussels$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:09 AM15h56Erfurt3:05 AMBrussels$691One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM11h05Erfurt11:45 PMBrussels$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Brussels:
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Brussels costing on average $167 (€133).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Brussels by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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