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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 $106.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$180 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $201 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 |
 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 Paris to Erfurt:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Erfurt costing on average $180 (€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.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:05 PM11h03Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)10:08 AMErfurt Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:05 PM11h03Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)10:08 AMErfurt Hbf$1091One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1035+ICE 725 · ICE 5942:40 PM5h47Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$4551One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 9553 · ICE 16551:10 PM6h31Paris Gare de l'Est7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$1931One-way1 transfer
TGV 9551+ICE 16519:06 AM6h35Paris Gare de l'Est3:41 PMErfurt Hbf$1931One-way1 transfer- TGV 9575+ICE 104 · ICE 5941:52 PM6h35Paris Gare de l'Est8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1951One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM11h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$1121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM11h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:10 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$1261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:45 PM12h25Paris, Porte Maillot9:10 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$1261One-way0 transfers
- LH1029+ICE 725 · ICE 59410:35 AM9h52Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$3231One-way2 transfers
- LH1029+ICE 723 · ICE 83410:35 AM8h33Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:08 PMErfurt Hbf$3331One-way2 transfers
- LH1029+ICE 165510:35 AM9h06Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$3331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Erfurt:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Erfurt costing on average $180 (€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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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