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Compare train for Erlangen to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Erfurt:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Erfurt costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (1h 17m by train vs 2h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Erfurt
How to get from Erlangen to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM7h50Erlangen, Busbahnhof4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM7h50Erlangen, Busbahnhof4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 6028:19 AM1h04Erlangen station9:23 AMErfurt Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 50812:19 PM1h04Erlangen station1:23 PMErfurt Hbf$591One-way0 transfers
- 49048:28 AM1h35Erlangen station10:03 AMErfurt Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
- 490810:28 AM1h35Erlangen station12:03 PMErfurt Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Erfurt:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Erfurt costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Erfurt as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express to go to Erfurt by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express.
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