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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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$85 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Duisburg:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Duisburg costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Duisburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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