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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erfurt to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $83 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 $83, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 433 miles (698 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Budapest:
A bus is $37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average $119.
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73. The journey takes 9h 42m versus 9h 31m 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.
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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.
12:20 PM 19h45 Erfurt 8:05 AM Budapest $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:20 PM 19h45 Erfurt 8:05 AM Budapest $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:09 PM 14h16 Erfurt 4:25 AM Budapest $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:09 AM 21h21 Erfurt 7:30 AM Budapest $70 1 One-way 0 transfers3:55 AM 16h00 Erfurt 7:55 PM Budapest $88 1 One-way 0 transfers2:55 AM 16h00 Erfurt 6:55 PM Budapest $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Budapest:
A bus is $37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average $119.
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
- Around 15 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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