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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg 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 Saarbrücken to Erfurt:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Erfurt costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:05 PM6h40Saarbrücken2:45 AMErfurt$421One-way0 transfers
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- 8:05 PM6h40Saarbrücken2:45 AMErfurt$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:05 PM6h40Saarbrücken2:45 AMErfurt$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Erfurt:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Erfurt costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Erfurt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), vlexx to go to Erfurt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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