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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 $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Erfurt:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Erfurt costing on average $94 (€79).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€79) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23 (-€19). The journey takes 4h 50m 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.
- R 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 165366:47 PM7h06Prague hlavní nádraží1:53 AMErfurt Hbf$401One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- R 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 165366:47 PM7h06Prague hlavní nádraží1:53 AMErfurt Hbf$401One-way5 transfers
Fastest
- RJ 174 · IC 2446 · ICE 6952:41 PM4h47Prague-Holešovice7:28 PMErfurt Hbf$961One-way2 transfers
Other options
- R 680 · Os 28013 · S1 · IC 22484:47 PM5h46Prague hlavní nádraží10:33 PMErfurt Hbf$461One-way4 transfers
- R 684 · Os 28011 · S1 · ICE 15522:47 PM5h20Prague hlavní nádraží8:07 PMErfurt Hbf$571One-way3 transfers
- EC 4586:31 PM6h49Prague hlavní nádraží1:20 AMErfurt Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM6h05Praha, ÚAN Florenc2:35 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM5h35Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:35 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$721One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM6h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc8:25 PMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$751One-way0 transfers
LH1403+ICE 15596:00 AM7h41Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:41 PMErfurt Hbf$2671One-way1 transfer- LH1393+ICE 16559:10 AM10h31Prague Vaclav Havel Airport7:41 PMErfurt Hbf$2671One-way1 transfer
- LH1403+ICE 376+
243196:00 AM5h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport11:30 AMErfurt Hbf$2711One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Erfurt:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Erfurt costing on average $94 (€79).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Leo Express to go to Erfurt by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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