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Compare train and bus for Essen to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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€57 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Erfurt:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Erfurt costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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