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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 an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Erfurt:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Erfurt costing on average $117 (€98).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $117 (€98) compared to roughly $76 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$41 (-€34). The journey takes 5h 5m versus 4h 40m 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.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:55 PM6h12Saarbrücken8:07 PMErfurt Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain1:55 PM6h12Saarbrücken8:07 PMErfurt Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 4146 · ICE 6927:47 AM4h40Saarbrücken Hbf12:27 PMErfurt Hbf$2481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 2502 · ICE 3766:28 AM5h02Saarbrücken Hbf11:30 AMErfurt Hbf$1481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Erfurt:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Erfurt costing on average $117 (€98).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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