How much is the bus ticket from Nuremberg to Erfurt?

The cheapest bus tickets from Nuremberg to Erfurt start from $45. The average price for this route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Nuremberg to Erfurt?

The average bus travel time from Nuremberg to Erfurt is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 170 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Nuremberg to Erfurt route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nuremberg to Erfurt?

The earliest bus departs from Nuremberg to Erfurt at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nuremberg to Erfurt?

A bus trip from Nuremberg to Erfurt generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Nuremberg to Erfurt from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 45m	11:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
	4:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h	1:15pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags
	5:05am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 5m	2:10pm	Erfurt central train station	No tags

Next departures for Nuremberg to Erfurt on December 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:20pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 25m	4:45am	Erfurt central train station	Cheapest
	7:45pm	Bahnhofstraße, 11	7h 50m	3:35am	Erfurt central train station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:40am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 5m	9:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags
	1:15am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	8h 30m	9:45am	Erfurt central train station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00am	Bahnhofstraße, 11	9h 45m	11:45am	Willy-Brandt-Platz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nuremberg to Erfurt

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

171 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $151	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $159	Average Duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $38	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nuremberg and Erfurt?

Stops in Nuremberg

A
Bahnhofstraße, 11
Bahnhofstraße, 11, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany
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B
Bahnhofstraße, 87
Bahnhofstraße 87, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany
C
Schlachthofstraße 11
Schlachthofstraße 11, 90439 Nürnberg, Germany
D
Breslauer Str. 304
Breslauer Str. 304, 90471 Nürnberg, Germany
E
Frankenschnellweg
Frankenschnellweg, 90439 Nürnberg, Germany
F
Nürnberg Rennweg
Rennweg, 90489 Nürnberg, Germany

Stops in Erfurt

A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
B
Am Urbicher Kreuz
Am Urbicher Kreuz, 99099 Erfurt, Germany
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C
Erfurt (Hbf)
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
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D
Erfurt Hbf Bürgermeister-Wagner-Str.
Erfurt,, Germany
E
Erfurt Bushaltestelle
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4, 99084 Erfurt, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,615 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11615 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $45

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nuremberg to Erfurt by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Nuremberg to Erfurt?
The cheapest bus tickets from Nuremberg to Erfurt start from $45. The average price for this route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Nuremberg to Erfurt?
The average bus travel time from Nuremberg to Erfurt is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 170 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Nuremberg to Erfurt route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nuremberg to Erfurt?
The earliest bus departs from Nuremberg to Erfurt at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nuremberg to Erfurt?
A bus trip from Nuremberg to Erfurt generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-13

$64

12-14

$71

Today

$47

12-16

$50

12-17

$48

12-18

$52

12-19

$65

12-20

$79

The cheapest trip from Nuremberg to Erfurt was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nuremberg to Erfurt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $113 for a bus ticket from Nuremberg to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-12-17.