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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Wuppertal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Wuppertal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Wuppertal
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Wuppertal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Wuppertal:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Wuppertal costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$60. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 4h 11m 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 Wuppertal
How to get from Erfurt to Wuppertal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Wuppertal is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:35 AM 10h00 Erfurt 7:35 PM Wuppertal $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 10h00 Erfurt 7:35 PM Wuppertal $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 10h00 Erfurt 7:35 PM Wuppertal $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Wuppertal:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Wuppertal costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Wuppertal take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Wuppertal by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wuppertal by bus.
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