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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$199 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Paris:
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Paris costing on average $199 (€162).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Paris
How to get from Erfurt to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:10 AM11h30Erfurt, Busbahnhof 21:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:10 AM11h30Erfurt, Busbahnhof 21:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
95908:50 AM6h01Erfurt Hbf2:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 593 · ICE 71+
TGV 95747:30 AM6h37Erfurt Hbf2:07 PMParis Gare de l'Est$901One-way2 transfers
ICE 896 · ICE 95566:17 AM6h34Erfurt Hbf12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 905 · 4600 · ICE 95682:23 AM8h13Erfurt Hbf10:36 AMParis Gare de l'Est$1051One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:47 PM13h38Erfurt Hbf7:25 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:47 AM14h33Erfurt Hbf2:20 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:15 PM11h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 29:00 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$511One-way0 transfers
ICE 896+
AF12196:17 AM10h18Erfurt Hbf4:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1751One-way1 transfer
ICE 593 · ICE 728+
LH10407:30 AM10h15Erfurt Hbf5:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2171One-way2 transfers
ICE 896+
LH10406:17 AM11h28Erfurt Hbf5:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Paris:
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Paris costing on average $199 (€162).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Paris as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare de l'Est.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Paris by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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