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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Prague to Erfurt
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Erfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Erfurt will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 7 buses that leave Prague for Erfurt on Mon, Nov 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
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 prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 259 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prague to Erfurt bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Erfurt buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h05 | 1:35 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h40 | 7:25 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 7:25 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 5h50 | 7:35 PM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h40 | 12:40 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h15 | 1:00 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 5h35 | 2:35 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 17 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 9:30 AM Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Prague to Erfurt
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Buses from Prague to Erfurt run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 259 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Citylines from Prague to ErfurtYou can travel by bus between Prague to Erfurt with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Citylines for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Prague to Erfurt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Erfurt by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erfurt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Prague, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Prague, Prague, Central Train Station and Prague, Nádraží Veleslavín. When arriving in Erfurt, you can end your trip in coach stations like EF, Erfurt bus stop near the railway station, Erfurt Hbf and Erfurt, Kurt-Schumacher-Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Prague, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at EF, Erfurt bus stop near the railway station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Prague to Erfurt
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Czech Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
- Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
Taxis- Bus: 131, 174, 180 Metro: A Train: S4, S5
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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