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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Leipzig:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Leipzig costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (48m by train vs 1h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $40 (€34) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 604
7:25 AM 0h39 Erfurt Hbf 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 604
7:25 AM 0h39 Erfurt Hbf 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 604
7:25 AM 0h39 Erfurt Hbf 8:04 AM Leipzig Hbf $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 806
6:30 AM 0h39 Erfurt Hbf 7:09 AM Leipzig Hbf $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 602
9:25 AM 0h39 Erfurt Hbf 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - ICE 696
8:29 AM 0h40 Erfurt Hbf 9:09 AM Leipzig Hbf $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 AM 6h05 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 9:45 AM Leipzig, Hbf $29 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:55 AM 6h55 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 1:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $49 1 One-way 1 transfer 
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:09 PM 5h31 Erfurt Hbf 5:40 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Leipzig:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Leipzig costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, FlixTrain to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express.
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