Find coaches from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

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Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt on 19 October
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FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
Erfurt central train stationNo tags
FlixBus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
Erfurt central train stationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

Bus
Average priceUS$52 - US$79Average duration15h 5m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$48 - US$195Average duration5h 31m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 5mAverage duration
US$52Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration15h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure19:35
Distance175 miles
Latest bus departure23:05

Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Erfurt

  1. How far is Erfurt from Gelsenkirchen by coach?

    The journey from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt by coach covers an approximate distance of 175 miles (281 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Erfurt from Gelsenkirchen without a car?

    You can reach Erfurt from Gelsenkirchen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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