The cheapest and fastest trains from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 20
20
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 20 trains from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station, including 20 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
IC 604093:55 AM3h18Erfurt Hbf7:13 AMBerlin Südkreuz station€71One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:09 PM1h44Erfurt Hbf9:53 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€261One-way0 transfers
ICE 6986:07 AM1h51Erfurt Hbf7:58 AMBerlin Südkreuz station€331One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:09 PM1h44Erfurt Hbf1:53 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€351One-way0 transfers
ICE 11047:46 AM1h41Erfurt Hbf9:27 AMBerlin Südkreuz station€351One-way0 transfers
ICE 160210:46 AM1h29Erfurt Hbf12:15 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€731One-way0 transfers
ICE 16048:46 AM1h29Erfurt Hbf10:15 AMBerlin Südkreuz station€731One-way0 transfers
ICE 160012:46 PM1h29Erfurt Hbf2:15 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€841One-way0 transfers
ICE 9349:10 AM1h36Erfurt Hbf10:46 AMBerlin Südkreuz station€621One-way0 transfers
ICE 93211:10 AM1h36Erfurt Hbf12:46 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m 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 Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Berlin Südkreuz station take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (1h 42m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station train times
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 904 | Delayed 1:25 AM 3:20 AMErfurt Hbf | 3h04 | 4:24 AM 4:24 AMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 | Delayed 4:07 AM 6:07 AMErfurt Hbf | 1h51 | 5:58 AM 5:58 AMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 | Delayed 3:47 PM 5:46 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h41 | 7:27 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 90 | Delayed 4:11 PM 6:02 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h55 | 6:02 PM 6:02 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1504 | On time 6:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h29 | 8:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 834 | Delayed 5:25 PM 7:10 PMErfurt Hbf | 1h36 | 6:54 PM 6:54 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 502 | On time 7:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h04 | 9:29 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1002 | On time 7:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h33 | 9:19 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1502 | On time 8:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h29 | 10:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1000 | On time 9:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h12 | 11:58 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 832 | On time 9:57 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h16 | 12:13 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1500 | On time 10:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h13 | 12:59 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 | On time 11:17 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2h22 | 1:39 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
ICE 1104 | On time 7:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h41 | 9:27 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h29 | 10:15 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 934 | On time 9:10 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h36 | 10:46 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 9:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h57 | 9:29 AM 9:29 AMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 9:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h41 | 11:27 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1602 | On time 10:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h29 | 12:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 932 | On time 11:10 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h36 | 12:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 600 | Delayed 11:25 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h57 | 11:29 AM 11:29 AMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 11:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2h01 | 1:47 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 1:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1600 | On time 12:46 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h29 | 2:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 930 | On time 1:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h36 | 2:46 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 | Delayed 1:25 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h57 | 1:29 PM 1:29 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 5:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Südkreuz station from €16. 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
FAQs: Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Berlin Südkreuz station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station
Most Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Südkreuz station trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Südkreuz station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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