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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€140 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
9h 59m Average total duration Fastest 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Lyon to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon 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 Lyon to Erfurt.
There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Erfurt including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $38 (€34).
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Erfurt:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $47 (€42) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Erfurt from Lyon is by train, which takes on average 8 h 22 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 16 h 8 min of travel time.
The distance from Lyon to Erfurt is approximately 458 miles (739 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Erfurt is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lyon to 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 Lyon to Erfurt:
The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Erfurt:
- Travel with FlixBus or Sindbad for buses to Erfurt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Lyon to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
- TGV INOUI or FlixTrain can get you to Erfurt by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Lyon to Erfurt for $38 (€34) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lyon to Erfurt.
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