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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 €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€76 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
You can get to Erfurt from Munich 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Erfurt from Munich is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Munich to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $20 (€18) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€32) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Munich is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 16 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Getting to Erfurt by bus takes 9 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 197 miles (318 km) between Munich and Erfurt.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Erfurt is:
- 14 buses a day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Erfurt from Munich 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 Munich to Erfurt:
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Erfurt:
- You can travel from Munich to Erfurt by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $36 (€32) with FlixBus from Munich to Erfurt.
- You can travel by train between Munich and Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Erfurt tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Erfurt with.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn.
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 journey.
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