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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin 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 1h 56m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 237 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Berlin to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Erfurt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Erfurt.
You can get from Berlin to Erfurt 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Erfurt is a train with an average price of €11.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Erfurt:
A train is €6 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €17 from Berlin to Erfurt.
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 41 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h 10 min.
The distance from Berlin to Erfurt is approximately 237 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Erfurt is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Erfurt as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Berlin to Erfurt:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Berlin to Erfurt depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Most travellers board their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Erfurt:
- You can take a coach from Berlin to Erfurt with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €17 with FlixBus from Berlin to Erfurt.
- You can travel between Berlin and Erfurt by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €11 with FlixTrain from Berlin to Erfurt.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Erfurt.
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