Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train from $15 (€13) with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

$81

Average

$106

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:20AM5h06

Cologne Hbf

12:26PMErfurt Hbf

$811One-way

0 transfers

07:17AM5h25

Cologne Hbf

12:42PMErfurt Hbf

$1051One-way

0 transfers

12:49AM7h37

Cologne Hbf

08:26AMErfurt Hbf

$1091One-way

0 transfers

02:22AM4h04

Cologne Hbf

06:26AMErfurt Hbf

$1121One-way

0 transfers

09:53AM5h14

Cologne Hbf

03:07PMErfurt Hbf

$1251One-way

0 transfers

Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Deutsche Bahn	07:17AM Cologne Hbf	5h25	12:42PM Erfurt Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn	12:49AM Cologne Hbf	7h37	08:26AM Erfurt Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn	07:20AM Cologne Hbf	5h06	12:26PM Erfurt Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn	02:22AM Cologne Hbf	4h04	06:26AM Erfurt Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn	09:53AM Cologne Hbf	5h14	03:07PM Erfurt Hbf	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

4 h 4 m

Average

5 h 29 m

Trains per day

Distance

286 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Erfurt Hbf every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

02:22AM4h04

Cologne Hbf

06:26AMErfurt Hbf

$1121One-way

0 transfers

07:20AM5h06

Cologne Hbf

12:26PMErfurt Hbf

$811One-way

0 transfers

09:53AM5h14

Cologne Hbf

03:07PMErfurt Hbf

$1251One-way

0 transfers

07:17AM5h25

Cologne Hbf

12:42PMErfurt Hbf

$1051One-way

0 transfers

12:49AM7h37

Cologne Hbf

08:26AMErfurt Hbf

$1091One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Distance	177 miles (285 km)
Average train duration	3 h 55 min
Average train ticket price	$94 (€81)
Train frequency	1 a day
Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
Train providers	Deutsche Bahn or SNCB

Trains from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf cover the 177 miles (285 km) long route taking on average 3 h 55 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or SNCB. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $94 (€81), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€18).

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trains

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train.

Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $21
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf can start from as little as $21 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf is $94 (€81); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train time is 3 h 55 min covering the 177 mile (285 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf leaves at 4: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf leaves at 9: 42 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf without having to change trains with SNCB. There is 1 direct train from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or SNCB for the best way to get you to Erfurt Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Erfurt Hbf from Cologne Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 42 PM.

A trip to Erfurt Hbf from Cologne Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne Hbf to Erfurt Hbf by train is March.

You have options as you can travel to Erfurt Hbf from Cologne Hbf 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Cologne Hbf

Address

Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany

Phone

+49 2211411055

Distance from Cologne Hbf to city center

1.6 miles (2.5 km)

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

How to get to this station?

U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB

Nearest Airport

Cologne/Bonn Airport
9 miles (15 km)

How to get to nearest airport?

Take the S19 train for 14 minutes to reach the airport from the station.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.

ATM

There are various ATMs around the station.

Taxi

Lockers

There are luggage lockers in the station.

Shopping

Dining

Car Rentals

Avis | Europcar | SIXT

Information Desk

One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or msz@deutschebahn. Com.

Trains arriving to Erfurt Hbf

Address

Erfurt Hbf, Willy-Brandt-Platz 12, 99084 Erfurt

Distance from Erfurt Hbf to city center

0.7 miles (1.2 km)

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

At this station we offer you free wifi. It allows you to go online with your smartphone or laptop, edit e-mails and much more. You can find information about the various wifi offers at our stations here.

ATM

Taxi

Lockers

If you want to take a load off your hands, you can put your luggage in a locker at this station.

Shopping

Dining

Information Desk

DB Information counters are the place to go for information about your rail journey, and they serve as a meeting point for travellers and station visitors. If you have any questions about your trip or the town/city where the station is located, staff at the counter have the answers you need. If a station does not have a counter, our service staff are only too happy to help you with any query you might have.

Accessibility

The following equipment features serve to ensure barrier-free accessibility to the station. Available are: Gleis 1: step-free access platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 2: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 4: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 5: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 6: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 7: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 9: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 10: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 3/3a: Gleis 8/8a: