How to travel from Greifswald to Erfurt

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Compare train and bus for Greifswald to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greifswald to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €102.

Distance: 236 miles (381 km)

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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14h 20m

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13h 50m

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from Greifswald to Erfurt

How to get from Greifswald to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Greifswald to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
08:28AM4h17
Greifswald
12:45PMErfurt
$851One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
08:28AM4h17
Greifswald
12:45PMErfurt
$851One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
08:28AM4h17
Greifswald
12:45PMErfurt
$851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
11:40AM4h49
Greifswald
04:29PMErfurt
$851One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Greifswald 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 Greifswald to Erfurt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Greifswald and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Greifswald to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $46 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Greifswald to Erfurt:

A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greifswald to Erfurt costing on average $128 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Greifswald to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 50m.

The distance from Greifswald to Erfurt is approximately 236 miles (381 km).
The average frequency per day from Greifswald to Erfurt is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greifswald and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Greifswald to Erfurt:
  • Buses mostly depart from Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
  • Trains mostly depart from Greifswald station and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Greifswald to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Greifswald to Erfurt:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Greifswald to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.

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