How to travel from Erfurt to Eisenach

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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Eisenach

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Eisenach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $33.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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$33

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1h 25m

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Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Eisenach

Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Eisenach, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Eisenach is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Eisenach costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Eisenach is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erfurt and Eisenach including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Eisenach among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 19m sooner (37m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $11 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Erfurt to Eisenach

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

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

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  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654
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  • Deutsche BahnICE 595
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  • Deutsche Bahn93008
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Eisenach

Travel to Eisenach 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 Eisenach.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Eisenach including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Eisenach is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Eisenach costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Eisenach is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Eisenach take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from Erfurt to Eisenach is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Eisenach is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Eisenach:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Eisenach station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Eisenach, Uferstraße (Parkhaus).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Eisenach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Regional to go to Eisenach by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Eisenach by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Eisenach with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Eisenach often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Prague, Leipzig, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Eisenach and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Eisenach to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Eisenach are ideal to explore its key attractions, such as Wartburg Castle, Lutherhaus, and the Bach House, along with enjoying the surrounding Thuringian Forest.

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