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Compare train and bus for Nuremberg to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Nuremberg to Erfurt:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Erfurt costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Erfurt
How to get from Nuremberg to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 8047:04 AM1h17Nuremberg Hbf8:21 AMErfurt Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 8047:04 AM1h17Nuremberg Hbf8:21 AMErfurt Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 11046:36 AM1h08Nuremberg Hbf7:44 AMErfurt Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 9041:24 AM1h26Nuremberg Hbf2:50 AMErfurt Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
- ICE 16047:36 AM1h08Nuremberg Hbf8:44 AMErfurt Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6028:05 AM1h18Nuremberg Hbf9:23 AMErfurt Hbf$341One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain1:20 AM8h25Nürnberg, ZOB9:45 AMErfurt Hbf$381One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM9h00Nürnberg, ZOB1:15 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM7h50Nürnberg, ZOB3:35 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Erfurt:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Erfurt costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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