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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Leipzig:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Leipzig costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Leipzig
How to get from Erfurt to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 698 · S5X6:36 AM1h21Erfurt Hbf7:57 AMLeipzig Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 698 · S5X6:36 AM1h21Erfurt Hbf7:57 AMLeipzig Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 8066:30 AM0h39Erfurt Hbf7:09 AMLeipzig Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 604 · IC 20317:25 AM1h21Erfurt Hbf8:46 AMLeipzig Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
- ICE 936 · S57:10 AM1h17Erfurt Hbf8:27 AMLeipzig Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1104 · IC 20317:46 AM1h00Erfurt Hbf8:46 AMLeipzig Hbf$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Leipzig:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Leipzig costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Leipzig as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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