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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Saarbrücken:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Saarbrücken costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
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How to get from Erfurt to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:10 AM6h40Erfurt, Busbahnhof 28:50 AMSaarbrücken$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:10 AM6h40Erfurt, Busbahnhof 28:50 AMSaarbrücken$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1652+
TGV 955210:16 AM4h43Erfurt Hbf2:59 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 9590 · S2 · 125268:50 AM5h06Erfurt Hbf1:56 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$741One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus11:47 AM8h38Erfurt Hbf8:25 PMSaarbrücken$771One-way1 transfer
ICE 595 · 41239:30 AM4h43Erfurt Hbf2:13 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$1281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Saarbrücken costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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