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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Duisburg:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Duisburg costing on average $130 (€109).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around $130 (€109) compared to roughly $64 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-66.16 (€-55.51). The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 50m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Duisburg
How to get from Erfurt to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM10h40Erfurt, Busbahnhof 27:55 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM10h40Erfurt, Busbahnhof 27:55 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 750 · ICE 726 · ICE 5498:50 AM4h15Erfurt Hbf1:05 PMDuisburg Hbf$931One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain · FlixTrain12:09 PM8h56Erfurt Hbf9:05 PMDuisburg Hbf$581One-way1 transfer- 3944 · ICE 886 · ICE 652 · 264188:09 AM5h34Erfurt Hbf1:43 PMDuisburg Hbf$861One-way4 transfers
- 74612 · 26106 · ICE 682 · IC 204811:00 AM5h23Erfurt Hbf4:23 PMDuisburg Hbf$941One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus+FlixTrain3:40 AM8h37Erfurt, Busbahnhof 212:17 PMDuisburg Hbf$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM8h55Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:05 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixTrain+FlixBus8:09 PM9h16Erfurt Hbf5:25 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Duisburg:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Duisburg costing on average $130 (€109).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Duisburg 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 Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Regional to go to Duisburg by train.
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