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Compare train and bus for Prague to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Prague to Erfurt:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Erfurt costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Erfurt
How to get from Prague to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE23210:42 PM5h39Prague-Holešovice4:21 AMErfurt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- LE23210:42 PM5h39Prague-Holešovice4:21 AMErfurt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 174 · IC 2446 · ICE 6952:41 PM4h47Prague-Holešovice7:28 PMErfurt Hbf$311One-way2 transfers
Other options
- LE23210:32 PM5h49Prague hlavní nádraží4:21 AMErfurt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
- LE23210:14 PM6h07Praha-Vršovice4:21 AMErfurt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
- EC 4586:31 PM6h49Prague hlavní nádraží1:20 AMErfurt Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM6h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc8:25 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM6h05Praha, ÚAN Florenc2:35 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM6h20Prague, Central Train Station9:05 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$351One-way1 transfer
LH1397+ICE 725 · ICE 5942:20 PM6h07Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1221One-way2 transfers- LH1397+ICE 1611 · ICE 5942:20 PM6h07Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1221One-way2 transfers
- LH1395+ICE 721 · ICE 59611:40 AM6h47Prague Vaclav Havel Airport6:27 PMErfurt Hbf$1271One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Erfurt:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Erfurt costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Erfurt by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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