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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt.
There are 2 travel options between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt is a train with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 7 min.
There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 118 miles (191 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt depart from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Erfurt Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt:
- FlixBus can take you to Erfurt by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt for $16 (€14).
- Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can get you to Erfurt by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 6 direct buses a day to Erfurt with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Österreichische Bundesbahnen with 6 direct trains per day.
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 route.
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