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Compare train and bus for Milan to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 390 miles (628 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€77 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price |
12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration Fastest 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Milan to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Erfurt.

You can get to Erfurt from Milan 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Erfurt is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $48 (€43) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:
A bus is $41 (€37) less than a train with an average ticket price of $89 (€80) from Milan to Erfurt.
The fastest way from Milan to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 9 h 59 min.
There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:
Bus takes 15 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Milan to Erfurt is approximately 389 miles (628 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Erfurt is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Erfurt from Milan 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 from Milan to Erfurt:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Erfurt:
- You can go to Erfurt from Milan by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $48 (€43) with FlixBus from Milan to Erfurt on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Erfurt from Milan with Deutsche Bahn or Trenitalia EuroCity, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Milan to Erfurt tickets for $89 (€80) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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