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Compare train and bus for Paris to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$183 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Erfurt:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Erfurt costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Erfurt
How to get from Paris to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 PM11h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 PM11h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1618+
ICE 625 · ICE 83810:00 AM5h08Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport3:08 PMErfurt Hbf$2491One-way2 transfers
Other options
TGV 9561+
ICE 6907:16 AM7h11Paris Gare de l'Est2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$951One-way1 transfer
TGV 9571+
ICE 374 · ICE 7596:41 AM7h00Paris Gare de l'Est1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$1031One-way2 transfers
TGV 9551+
ICE 16519:06 AM6h35Paris Gare de l'Est3:41 PMErfurt Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:45 AM11h22Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:07 PMErfurt Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:30 PM11h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:10 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM12h25Paris, Porte Maillot9:10 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$711One-way0 transfers
AF1218+
ICE 723 · ICE 8341:00 PM6h08Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:08 PMErfurt Hbf$2411One-way2 transfers
DE4292+
ICE 623 · ICE 6908:25 AM6h02Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$2431One-way2 transfers
DE4292+
ICE 1515 · ICE 6908:25 AM6h02Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:27 PMErfurt Hbf$2431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Erfurt:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Erfurt costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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