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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 38m Average total duration Fastest 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Erfurt:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Erfurt costing on average $97 (€82).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€82) compared to roughly $142 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€38). The journey takes 9h 8m versus 7h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Erfurt
How to get from Kraków to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM15h55Kraków, Airport9:05 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$471One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM15h55Kraków, Airport9:05 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$471One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1365+ICE 278+
2434712:50 PM6h40John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:30 PMErfurt Hbf$3741One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 134 · ICE 15549:45 AM8h22Kraków Główny6:07 PMErfurt Hbf$1201One-way1 transfer
- EIP 3506 · EC 44 · S5 · ICE 67710:02 AM10h23Kraków Główny8:25 PMErfurt Hbf$1331One-way3 transfers
- EIP 3506 · EC 44 · ICE 160510:02 AM11h10Kraków Główny9:12 PMErfurt Hbf$1441One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM14h00Kraków, Airport2:00 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM12h45Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:00 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM14h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA9:05 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$721One-way1 transfer
LO3910 · LO381+ICE 15595:40 AM8h01John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$3071One-way2 transfers- LO3910 · LO381+ICE 1515 · ICE 6905:40 AM8h47John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$3161One-way3 transfers
- LO3910 · LO381+ICE 16555:40 AM14h01John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$3161One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Erfurt:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Erfurt costing on average $97 (€82).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Erfurt by train.
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