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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 an average ticket price of €124 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 19h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €124, while a bus costs an average of €124.
Distance: 498 miles (802 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€124 Average price Cheapest | €167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 26m Average total duration Fastest 18h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €124 compared to roughly €167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 18h 56m versus 11h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Florence to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:10 AM24h35Florence3:45 AMErfurt€681One-way0 transfers
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3:10 AM24h35Florence3:45 AMErfurt€681One-way0 transfers
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3:10 AM24h35Florence3:45 AMErfurt€681One-way0 transfers
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4:30 PM25h55Florence6:25 PMErfurt€981One-way0 transfers
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- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Erfurt as scheduled services by 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 FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
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