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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erfurt to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 483 miles (778 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 43m Average total duration 20h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 London:
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to London costing on average $100 (€81).
A flight is $140 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to London costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 20h 43m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€81) compared to roughly $196 (€158) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€77). The journey takes 20h 13m versus 11h 30m 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 London
How to get from Erfurt to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM23h00Erfurt, Busbahnhof 27:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM23h00Erfurt, Busbahnhof 27:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 76336:20 AM1h45Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport7:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport$3071One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM26h55Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1731One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain8:09 PM24h21Erfurt Hbf7:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1941One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain · FlixTrain10:13 AM21h47Erfurt, Busbahnhof 27:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$2041One-way2 transfers
ICE 750 · ICE 726+
LH9228:50 AM14h20Erfurt Hbf10:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4281One-way2 transfers
ICE 1656+
LH9186:16 AM13h24Erfurt Hbf6:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
ICE 593 · ICE 728+
LH9187:30 AM12h10Erfurt Hbf6:40 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4441One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to London:
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to London costing on average $100 (€81).
A flight is $140 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to London costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 20h 43m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in London Stansted Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to London by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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