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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erfurt to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč2035 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč2035, while a train costs an average of Kč2896.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč2686 Average price | Kč2896 Average price | Kč2035 Average price Cheapest | Kč4355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Budapest:
A bus is Kč650 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average Kč2686.
A bus is Kč861 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average Kč2896.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 33m.
You'll arrive about 8h 5m sooner (1h 26m by flight vs 9h 31m by car) and save roughly Kč1669 compared to fuel and tolls (Kč2686 vs Kč4355). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Budapest
How to get from Erfurt to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM16h10Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:05 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi RepülőtérKč10361One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM16h10Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:05 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi RepülőtérKč10361One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 837 · ICE 722+
LH134010:50 AM7h25Erfurt Hbf6:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportKč64201One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 1499:14 AM10h05Erfurt Hbf7:19 PMBudapest-DeliKč23321One-way4 transfers
- ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 1499:14 AM10h15Erfurt Hbf7:29 PMBudapest KeletiKč23321One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1005 · RJX 6710:14 AM10h21Erfurt Hbf8:35 PMBudapest KeletiKč36281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM16h00Erfurt, Busbahnhof 28:55 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi RepülőtérKč10481One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM19h00Erfurt, Busbahnhof 28:20 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi RepülőtérKč10481One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus6:09 PM16h41Erfurt Hbf10:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi RepülőtérKč10741One-way2 transfers
- ICE 750 · ICE 726+
LO378 · LO5398:50 AM12h40Erfurt Hbf9:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportKč63941One-way3 transfers - ICE 1656+LO378 · LO5396:16 AM15h14Erfurt Hbf9:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportKč63941One-way2 transfers
- ICE 837 · ICE 722+LH134210:50 AM12h55Erfurt Hbf11:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportKč64201One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Budapest:
A bus is Kč650 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average Kč2686.
A bus is Kč861 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average Kč2896.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 13h 33m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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