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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Gdańsk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 394 miles (635 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€93 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Gdańsk:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Gdańsk costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €135 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €64. The journey takes 16h 20m versus 8h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Erfurt to Gdańsk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Gdańsk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:50 AM20h05Erfurt4:55 AMGdańsk€481One-way0 transfers
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8:50 AM20h05Erfurt4:55 AMGdańsk€481One-way0 transfers
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8:13 AM19h57Erfurt4:10 AMGdańsk€641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Gdańsk:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Gdańsk costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Gdańsk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Gdańsk Główny.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Gdańsk by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gdańsk by bus.
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