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Compare train and bus for Stuttgart to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€35 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Stuttgart to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt
Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Erfurt.
There are 2 options to travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Erfurt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $18 (€16) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Stuttgart to Erfurt is by train, which takes on average 3 h 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 9 h.
The Stuttgart to Erfurt distance is around 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Erfurt is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Erfurt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Erfurt:
- Trains mostly leave from Stuttgart Hbf and tend to arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Stuttgart to Erfurt:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Erfurt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Stuttgart to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
- Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB | Railjet can take you to Erfurt by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Stuttgart to Erfurt for $11 (€10).
Yes, there are direct routes from Stuttgart to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Erfurt with.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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