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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Greiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Greiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Greiz:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Greiz costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Greiz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.89 (€-6.53). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 1h 29m 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 Greiz
How to get from Erfurt to Greiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Greiz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:52 AM1h50Erfurt9:42 AMGreizFind prices1 transfer
Cheapest
7:52 AM1h50Erfurt9:42 AMGreizFind prices1 transfer
Fastest
6:52 AM1h49Erfurt8:41 AMGreiz$271One-way0 transfers
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5:43 AM1h59Erfurt7:42 AMGreizFind prices1 transfer
12:40 AM5h25Erfurt6:05 AMGreizFind prices2 transfers
4:37 AM2h06Erfurt6:43 AMGreiz$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Greiz:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Greiz costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Greiz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Greiz 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 Plauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte).
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Greiz station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Greiz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Greiz by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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