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Compare train and bus 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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hamburg to Erfurt:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Erfurt costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Erfurt
How to get from Hamburg to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain7:11 AM4h34Hamburg Hbf11:45 AMErfurt Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain7:11 AM4h34Hamburg Hbf11:45 AMErfurt Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 509 · ICE 10099:49 AM4h23Hamburg Hbf2:12 PMErfurt Hbf$1231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixTrain9:11 AM4h34Hamburg Hbf1:45 PMErfurt Hbf$821One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain1:11 PM4h34Hamburg Hbf5:45 PMErfurt Hbf$821One-way0 transfers
- ICE 789 · 366311:19 AM4h27Hamburg Hbf3:46 PMErfurt Hbf$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Erfurt:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Erfurt costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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