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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€35 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Erfurt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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