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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€71 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erfurt to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Hamburg
Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.
There are 2 ways to get from Erfurt to Hamburg: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Hamburg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Hamburg:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Erfurt to Hamburg is by train, which takes on average 3 h 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 42 min on average.
The distance is approximately 184 miles (296 km) from Erfurt to Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Hamburg is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Hamburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Hamburg:
- Trains mostly leave from Erfurt Hbf and tend to arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Erfurt to Hamburg:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ilmenauer Omnibusverkehr, Citylines or Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG for buses to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Erfurt to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can get you to Hamburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt to Hamburg for $16 (€14) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Citylines with 1 direct bus per day.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Erfurt and Hamburg.
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