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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€66 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erfurt to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Cologne
Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Erfurt to Cologne.
There are 2 options to travel from Erfurt to Cologne including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Erfurt is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Erfurt to Cologne:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Cologne costing on average $20 (€18).
The fastest way from Erfurt to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 28 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 55 min on average.
Cologne is approximately 177 miles (285 km) away from Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Cologne is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Erfurt and Cologne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Erfurt to Cologne:
- Most travelers board their train from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Erfurt to Cologne:
- FlixBus can take you to Cologne by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Erfurt to Cologne for $20 (€18).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Erfurt to Cologne tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct routes from Erfurt to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Cologne with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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