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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€68 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Hamburg to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Erfurt.
There are 2 travel options from Hamburg to Erfurt: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Erfurt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $2 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Hamburg is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 44 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 28 min of travel time.
The Hamburg to Erfurt distance is around 184 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Erfurt is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Hamburg and 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 Hamburg to Erfurt:
- Most travelers take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Erfurt:
- You can go to Erfurt from Hamburg by bus with FlixBus or Citylines. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $22 (€19) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Erfurt on Omio.
- You can take a train from Hamburg to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Erfurt.
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Erfurt with Citylines with 1 direct bus per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn with 3 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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