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Compare train and bus for Florence to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 21h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $183.
Distance: 498 miles (802 km)
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$108 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price |
22h 20m Average total duration Fastest 21h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 29m Average total duration 24h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Florence to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence 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 Florence to Erfurt:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Erfurt costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Erfurt by flight.
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