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4.6Travel Information to Erfurt from Essen
 Distance | 176 miles (284 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $23 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 4 h 26 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 4 h 26 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 176 miles (284 km) by train or bus between Essen and Erfurt. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Erfurt.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Erfurt
Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Erfurt.
There are 2 travel options from Essen to Erfurt: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Erfurt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Essen to Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 4 h 26 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Erfurt by bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 176 miles (284 km) between Essen and Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Erfurt is:
- 6 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Erfurt from Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Essen to Erfurt:
- Most travelers catch their train from Essen Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Erfurt:
- You can travel by bus between Essen and Erfurt with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Essen to Erfurt tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio.
- You can go to Erfurt from Essen by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Erfurt on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Erfurt with.
Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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