How to travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen

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Compare train for Erfurt to Oberhausen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 train costs an average of $127, while a train costs an average of $127.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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$127

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$64

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5h 19m

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4h 49m

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4h 38m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen is a bus with an average price of $42.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Oberhausen:

A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Oberhausen costing on average $127.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

Yes, you can take a train between Erfurt and Oberhausen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Oberhausen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-63.62. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Erfurt to Oberhausen

How to get from Erfurt to Oberhausen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    1:18 PM4h49
    Erfurt
    6:07 PMOberhausen
    $781One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    1:18 PM4h49
    Erfurt
    6:07 PMOberhausen
    $781One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:42 AM4h32
    Erfurt
    3:14 PMOberhausen
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:18 AM4h57
    Erfurt
    12:15 PMOberhausen
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen

Travel to Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen.

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You can travel between Erfurt and Oberhausen by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen is a bus with an average price of $42.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Oberhausen:

A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Oberhausen costing on average $127.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Erfurt to Oberhausen is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Oberhausen is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Oberhausen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Oberhausen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Oberhausen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Oberhausen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oberhausen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Oberhausen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Oberhausen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Arnhem, Duisburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oberhausen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oberhausen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are usually sufficient to explore Oberhausen's main attractions, including the Gasometer, Centro shopping mall, and the Sea Life Aquarium.

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