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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 10 trains that leave Berlin Südkreuz station for Erfurt Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
FlixTrain4:04 PM1h41Berlin Südkreuz station5:45 PMErfurt Hbf$401One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain12:04 PM1h41Berlin Südkreuz station1:45 PMErfurt Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
ICE 15015:42 AM1h30Berlin Südkreuz station7:12 AMErfurt Hbf$441One-way0 transfers- ICE 7015:58 AM1h35Berlin Südkreuz station7:33 AMErfurt Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5058:35 AM1h58Berlin Südkreuz station10:33 AMErfurt Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15059:42 AM1h30Berlin Südkreuz station11:12 AMErfurt Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10058:42 AM1h30Berlin Südkreuz station10:12 AMErfurt Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10036:42 AM1h30Berlin Südkreuz station8:12 AMErfurt Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15037:42 AM1h30Berlin Südkreuz station9:12 AMErfurt Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
- ICE 15015:42 AM1h30Berlin Südkreuz station7:12 AMErfurt Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf:
A train is $0.18 (€0.15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Erfurt Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
The journey is about 1h 37m faster (1h 41m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $52 (€43)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1003 | On time 6:42 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h30 | 8:12 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1503 | On time 7:42 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h30 | 9:12 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 21834 · ICE 703 | Delayed 8:00 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h33 | 7:56 AM 7:56 AMErfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 505 | Delayed 6:47 AM 8:35 AMBerlin Südkreuz station | 1h58 | 10:33 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1005 | On time 8:42 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h30 | 10:12 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 837 | On time 9:13 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h53 | 11:06 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1505 | On time 9:42 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h30 | 11:12 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 91 | Delayed 8:16 AM 10:01 AMBerlin Südkreuz station | 1h56 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMErfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 10:04 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h41 | 11:45 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1007 | On time 10:43 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 12:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 839 | Delayed 11:13 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h35 | 11:06 AM 11:06 AMErfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1507 | On time 11:43 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 1:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 12:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h41 | 1:45 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1009 | On time 12:43 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 2:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 931 | On time 1:13 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h53 | 3:06 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1509 | On time 1:43 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 3:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 2:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h45 | 3:45 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1205 | Delayed 12:16 PM 2:03 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 1h54 | 3:57 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1101 | On time 2:43 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 4:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 933 | On time 3:13 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h58 | 5:11 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1601 | On time 3:43 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 5:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 4:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h41 | 5:45 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1103 | On time 4:43 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h29 | 6:12 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 935 | On time 5:13 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h55 | 7:08 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 5:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h52 | 7:45 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1501 | On time 5:42 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h30 | 7:12 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 701 | On time 5:58 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1h35 | 7:33 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf
GermanyGermany
Trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Südkreuz station and Erfurt Hbf from $15 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erfurt Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf
Most Berlin Südkreuz station to Erfurt Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Erfurt-Bischleben. Use this guide to compare Berlin Südkreuz station and Erfurt Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Getting to Erfurt Hbf from Erfurt city centre
Erfurt Hbf train station facilities and services
Erfurt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Getting to Erfurt-Bischleben from Erfurt city centre
Erfurt-Bischleben is 5 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt-Bischleben train station facilities and services
Erfurt-Bischleben has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zur Schuhleiste, Bachstelze
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. ATMs are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Information desks are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Getting to Erfurt Ost from Erfurt city centre
Erfurt Ost is 4 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt Ost train station facilities and services
Erfurt Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht, Gartenlokal An der Lache
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Ost. ATMs are available at Erfurt Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Ost. Information desks are available at Erfurt Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erfurt Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Erfurt Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Ost.
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