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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 436 miles (702 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 38m Average total duration Fastest 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Warsaw
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Warsaw, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Warsaw:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Warsaw costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €156 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €82. The journey takes 12h 8m versus 8h 22m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Warsaw
How to get from Erfurt to Warsaw by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Warsaw is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 AM 12h05 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 9:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 AM 12h05 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 9:25 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1600 · S42 · 33771 · EC 23112:46 PM 7h13 Erfurt Hbf 7:59 PM Warsaw Central €111 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
ICE 1102 · EC 479:46 AM 7h14 Erfurt Hbf 5:00 PM Warsaw Central €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1100 · EC 4911:46 AM 7h14 Erfurt Hbf 7:00 PM Warsaw Central €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 800 · 3350 · EC 231 · EIC 810412:23 PM 7h36 Erfurt Hbf 7:59 PM Warsaw Central €80 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus4:55 AM 12h15 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 5:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM 16h50 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 9:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM 16h47 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 11:42 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 €53 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 1656+
LO3786:17 AM 12h28 Erfurt Hbf 6:45 PM Warsaw Chopin Airport €234 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1656+
LH13466:17 AM 11h23 Erfurt Hbf 5:40 PM Warsaw Chopin Airport €239 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 1650+
LO38012:16 PM 9h19 Erfurt Hbf 9:35 PM Warsaw Chopin Airport €242 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Warsaw:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Warsaw costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Warsaw 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 Warsaw Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Warsaw by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Warsaw by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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