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Compare train for Schönefeld to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schönefeld to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Schönefeld to Erfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Schönefeld to Erfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schönefeld to Erfurt:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schönefeld to Erfurt costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 5h 37m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Schönefeld to Erfurt:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schönefeld to Erfurt costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schönefeld and Erfurt as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) 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.
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