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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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€40 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Heidelberg to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Erfurt:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heidelberg to Erfurt costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
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