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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Munich
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 an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Munich:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Munich costing on average $90 (€75).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
You'll arrive about 1h 37m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 4h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $90 (€75) compared to roughly $69 (€58) 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 Munich
How to get from Erfurt to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h05Erfurt, Busbahnhof 26:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h05Erfurt, Busbahnhof 26:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 15039:14 AM2h29Erfurt Hbf11:43 AMMunich Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 703 · ICE 5279:35 AM2h38Erfurt Hbf12:13 PMMunich Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
- ICE 7039:35 AM3h07Erfurt Hbf12:42 PMMunich Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10038:14 AM2h31Erfurt Hbf10:45 AMMunich Hbf$701One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:47 AM9h23Erfurt Hbf9:10 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$461One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h30Erfurt, Busbahnhof 26:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM9h10Erfurt, Busbahnhof 212:50 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Munich:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Munich costing on average $98 (€82).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Munich 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 Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Munich by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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