How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Erfurt cost?

The bus ticket price from Essen to Erfurt starts at US$29. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Erfurt is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Essen to Erfurt?

The average travel time between Essen and Erfurt is around 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 286 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Erfurt?

The number of buses from Essen to Erfurt can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Erfurt by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Essen to Erfurt?

When taking the bus from Essen to Erfurt, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Erfurt?

Buses travelling between Essen and Erfurt leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Willy-Brandt-Platz, Am Urbicher Kreuz, Erfurt (Hbf).

Bus Essen to Erfurt from US$29 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Erfurt on 30 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 35m	14:10	Erfurt central train station	No tags
23:00	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 30m	14:30	Erfurt central train station	No tags
04:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 5m	14:10	Erfurt central train station	No tags
09:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	6h 50m	16:00	Erfurt central train station	No tags
15:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	10h 35m	01:40	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Erfurt

We recommend taking the bus

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

286 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$29 - US$33	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$33 - US$152	Average duration5h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$38 - US$38	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Bus Essen to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33

Average bus trip duration9h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure04:15

Distance285 km

Latest bus departure20:30

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FlixBus

3.5/511 120 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11120 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$29

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Essen to Erfurt Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Erfurt?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Erfurt

A - Willy-Brandt-Platz

B - Am Urbicher Kreuz

C - Erfurt (Hbf)

D - Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.

E - Erfurt Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Erfurt

How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Erfurt cost?
The bus ticket price from Essen to Erfurt starts at US$29. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Erfurt is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Erfurt?
The average travel time between Essen and Erfurt is around 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 286 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Erfurt?
The number of buses from Essen to Erfurt can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Erfurt by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Essen to Erfurt?
When taking the bus from Essen to Erfurt, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Erfurt?
Buses travelling between Essen and Erfurt leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Willy-Brandt-Platz, Am Urbicher Kreuz, Erfurt (Hbf).

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen 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 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h	Avg priceUS$33	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 26m	Avg priceUS$128	Daily departures16
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg priceUS$38	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Erfurt to Essen

You can also go to Erfurt by train

Train from Essen to Erfurt

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