Bus Tickets from Essen to Erfurt

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Next departures for Essen to Erfurt on October 11
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FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Erfurt central train stationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Erfurt

Bus
Average PriceUS$29 - US$33Average Duration9h
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$33 - US$152Average Duration5h 26m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$38 - US$38Average Duration3h 50m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Erfurt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 9 hours, and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
9hAverage Duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$33
Average Bus Trip Duration9h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:15am
Distance285 km
Latest bus departure8:30pm

Essen to Erfurt Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Erfurt

  1. What is the travel distance from Essen to Erfurt?

    The distance covered from Essen to Erfurt is 286 km (177 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Erfurt?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in Erfurt.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Erfurt.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Erfurt, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Erfurt will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Essen to Erfurt, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Erfurt?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Essen to Erfurt

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