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Compare train for Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €115.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around €115 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-65.16. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:21 PM17h21Gelsenkirchen2:42 PMErfurt€751One-way1 transfer
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- 9:21 PM17h21Gelsenkirchen2:42 PMErfurt€751One-way1 transfer
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- 9:21 PM17h21Gelsenkirchen2:42 PMErfurt€751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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