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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Stuttgart
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. 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 train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erfurt to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Stuttgart is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Stuttgart
Travel to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.
There are 2 travel options from Erfurt to Stuttgart: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Stuttgart from Erfurt is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Stuttgart:
A train is $20 (€18) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Stuttgart costing on average $30 (€27).
The fastest way to get to Stuttgart from Erfurt is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 59 min.
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 5 min.
The distance is approximately 172 miles (278 km) from Erfurt to Stuttgart.
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Stuttgart is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Stuttgart:
- Trains most often depart from Erfurt at Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart at Stuttgart Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Erfurt to Stuttgart:
- FlixBus can get you to Stuttgart by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Erfurt to Stuttgart for $30 (€27) on Omio.
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can get you to Stuttgart by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Erfurt to Stuttgart for $11 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 2 direct buses per day.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.
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