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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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$67 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Prague to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Prague to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Erfurt:
A train is $0.52 (€0.42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Erfurt costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 10 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, Citylines to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Citylines.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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