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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 4m. 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 $38.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Stuttgart is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Stuttgart:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Stuttgart costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Stuttgart by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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