How to travel from Erfurt to Düsseldorf

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 185 miles (298 km)

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€59

Average price

€29

Average price

Cheapest

5h 17m

Average total duration

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4h 47m

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Erfurt to Düsseldorf

How to get from Erfurt to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Erfurt to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM10h05
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
08:40PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$351One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM10h05
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
08:40PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$351One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 9590 · ICE 726
08:50AM3h50
Erfurt Hbf
12:40PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 595 · ICE 724
09:30AM4h07
Erfurt Hbf
01:37PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$891One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · S8 · ICE 612
08:16AM4h16
Erfurt Hbf
12:32PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1051One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26104 · ICE 684 · IC 2046 · ICE 109
09:07AM5h18
Erfurt Hbf
02:25PMDüsseldorf Hbf
$1031One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:10AM8h10
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
10:20AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:40PM9h35
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
06:15AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Düsseldorf:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Düsseldorf costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Erfurt to Düsseldorf is approximately 185 miles (298 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.

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