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Compare train and bus for Magdeburg to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m 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 Magdeburg to Erfurt:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Erfurt costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Erfurt
How to get from Magdeburg to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7484310:25 AM2h25Magdeburg Hbf12:50 PMErfurt Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM8h40Magdeburg, ZOB2:00 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 2447 · ICE 7038:01 AM1h32Magdeburg Hbf9:33 AMErfurt Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7484512:25 PM2h26Magdeburg Hbf2:51 PMErfurt Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
- 748472:25 PM2h25Magdeburg Hbf4:50 PMErfurt Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
- 748418:25 AM2h25Magdeburg Hbf10:50 AMErfurt Hbf$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM11h15Magdeburg, ZOB8:25 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Erfurt:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Erfurt costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Start Deutschland GmbH to go to Erfurt by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Start Deutschland GmbH.
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