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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €132 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 29h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €132, while a bus costs an average of €132.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€132 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 24m Average total duration Fastest 28h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Glasgow:
A bus is €391 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Glasgow costing on average €523.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 24m.
Tickets start at around €132 compared to roughly €109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-23.62. The journey takes 28h 54m versus 17h 13m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Glasgow
How to get from Erfurt to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:29 AM14h41Erfurt8:10 PMGlasgow€5161One-way4 transfers
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5:29 AM14h41Erfurt8:10 PMGlasgow€5161One-way4 transfers
Fastest
5:29 AM14h41Erfurt8:10 PMGlasgow€5161One-way4 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM14h50Erfurt12:20 AMGlasgow€5161One-way4 transfers
7:30 AM14h47Erfurt10:17 PMGlasgow€5411One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Glasgow:
A bus is €391 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Glasgow costing on average €523.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 24m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Glasgow 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 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Glasgow by train.
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