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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €117.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€117 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Trier:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Trier costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Tickets start at around €117 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€52. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 4h 45m 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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How to get from Erfurt to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Trier is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:30 AM 6h50 Erfurt 2:20 PM Trier €88 1 One-way 2 transfers
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7:30 AM 6h50 Erfurt 2:20 PM Trier €88 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
2:50 PM 5h50 Erfurt 8:40 PM Trier €101 1 One-way 2 transfers
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9:30 AM 6h50 Erfurt 4:20 PM Trier €88 1 One-way 2 transfers11:30 AM 6h50 Erfurt 6:20 PM Trier €88 1 One-way 2 transfers1:30 PM 6h50 Erfurt 8:20 PM Trier €88 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Trier:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Trier costing on average €117.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Trier as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
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