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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Erfurt
How to get from Munich to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 6989:06 PM8h49Munich Hbf5:55 AMErfurt Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 6989:06 PM8h49Munich Hbf5:55 AMErfurt Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 160010:22 AM2h22Munich Hbf12:44 PMErfurt Hbf$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 904 · 8087611:12 PM5h43Munich Hbf4:55 AMErfurt Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
- ICE 16046:19 AM2h25Munich Hbf8:44 AMErfurt Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
- ICE 11027:17 AM2h27Munich Hbf9:44 AMErfurt Hbf$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain7:00 AM9h07Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:07 PMErfurt Hbf$691One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+FlixTrain8:15 AM9h52Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:07 PMErfurt Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain10:00 AM10h07Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:07 PMErfurt Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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