The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dresden to Erfurt
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dresden to Erfurt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Erfurt will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 11 buses that leave Dresden for Erfurt every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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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Compare train and coach for Dresden to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 189 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Erfurt bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 15:15 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h10 | 19:25 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 2h35 | 19:35 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 3h00 | 01:00 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:15 Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 3h20 | 02:35 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dresden to Erfurt
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines from Dresden to ErfurtYou can travel by bus between Dresden to Erfurt with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Citylines for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dresden to Erfurt coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and Erfurt
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Restaurant Alte Meister (0.5 km)
- Vapiano Dresden (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 66, 75 Tram: 3, 7, 8, 10 Train: S1, S2
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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