How to travel from Munich to Erfurt

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Compare train and bus for Munich to Erfurt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 197 miles (318 km)

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Driving

$78

Average price

$56

Average price

Cheapest

$71

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 49m

Average total duration

6h 19m

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30m

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4h 30m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Erfurt:

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Erfurt costing on average $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Munich and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Erfurt among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Erfurt

How to get from Munich to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Munich to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    9:06 PM8h49
    Munich Hbf
    5:55 AMErfurt Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    9:06 PM8h49
    Munich Hbf
    5:55 AMErfurt Hbf
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1600
    10:22 AM2h22
    Munich Hbf
    12:44 PMErfurt Hbf
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 904 · 80876
    11:12 PM5h43
    Munich Hbf
    4:55 AMErfurt Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1604
    6:19 AM2h25
    Munich Hbf
    8:44 AMErfurt Hbf
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1102
    7:17 AM2h27
    Munich Hbf
    9:44 AMErfurt Hbf
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:00 AM9h07
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:07 PMErfurt Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:15 AM9h52
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:07 PMErfurt Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:00 AM10h07
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    8:07 PMErfurt Hbf
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Erfurt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Munich and Erfurt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Erfurt:

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Erfurt costing on average $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 19m.

The distance from Munich to Erfurt is approximately 197 miles (318 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Erfurt is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Erfurt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Erfurt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Erfurt often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Leipzig, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erfurt and these popular destinations at a great price.

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