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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leipzig to Erfurt:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Erfurt costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Erfurt
How to get from Leipzig to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE2322:54 AM1h27Leipzig Hbf4:21 AMErfurt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- LE2322:54 AM1h27Leipzig Hbf4:21 AMErfurt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 5059:55 AM0h38Leipzig Hbf10:33 AMErfurt Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:45 AM5h00Leipzig Hbf1:45 PMErfurt Hbf$331One-way1 transfer- S5X · ICE 15038:04 AM1h08Leipzig Hbf9:12 AMErfurt Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
- ICE 25858:49 AM0h39Leipzig Hbf9:28 AMErfurt Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM5h15Leipzig, Hbf9:05 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$231One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:45 AM6h00Leipzig, Hbf5:45 PMErfurt Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM7h10Leipzig, Hbf2:35 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Erfurt:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Erfurt costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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