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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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€86 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Munich
Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

You can get between Erfurt and Munich 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Munich is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Munich:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $33 (€29) from Erfurt to Munich.
The quickest way to travel to Munich from Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 2 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h 10 min.
The Erfurt to Munich distance is around 197 miles (318 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Munich is:
- 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Erfurt to Munich as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Munich:
- Trains from Erfurt to Munich most often leave from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Erfurt to Munich:
- You can travel between Erfurt and Munich by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€29) with FlixBus from Erfurt to Munich.
- You can travel by train from Erfurt to Munich with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Erfurt to Munich tickets for $20 (€18) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Munich with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Erfurt to Munich.
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