Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

Mon, Sep 21
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21

Cheapest price on Sep 21

$22

Average ticket price on Sep 21

$55

Fastest journey on Sep 21

2 h 27 m

Average journey duration on Sep 21

2 h 29 m

Trains on Sep 21

28

Distance

317 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf 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 Munich Hbf will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

On Mon, Sep 21, we found 28 trains from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf, including 26 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .

On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699
    11:45 PM7h42
    Erfurt Hbf
    7:27 AMMunich Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 905
    3:18 AM3h57
    Erfurt Hbf
    7:15 AMMunich Hbf
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1105
    8:14 PM2h31
    Erfurt Hbf
    10:45 PMMunich Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1603
    7:14 PM2h29
    Erfurt Hbf
    9:43 PMMunich Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 605
    8:35 PM2h35
    Erfurt Hbf
    11:10 PMMunich Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $87.

Distance: 196 miles (317 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$87

Average price

$60

Average price

Cheapest

$70

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 28m

Average total duration

8h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf is a bus with an average price of $60.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf:

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $87.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erfurt Hbf and Munich Hbf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 29m sooner (2h 55m by train vs 4h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $70 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.

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 Munich Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 905
Delayed
1:18 AM 3:05 AMErfurt Hbf
4h10
5:15 AM 5:15 AMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 905
Delayed
1:18 AM 3:18 AMErfurt Hbf
3h57
5:15 AM 5:15 AMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1003
Delayed
6:16 AM 8:14 AMErfurt Hbf
2h31
10:45 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 503
On time
8:35 AM Erfurt Hbf
2h32
11:07 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1503
Delayed
7:20 AM 9:14 AMErfurt Hbf
2h29
11:43 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1005 · ICE 583
On time
10:14 AM Erfurt Hbf
2h38
12:52 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1005
On time
10:14 AM Erfurt Hbf
2h32
12:46 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 505
Delayed
8:42 AM 10:35 AMErfurt Hbf
2h33
1:08 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1505
On time
11:14 AM Erfurt Hbf
2h29
1:43 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1007
On time
12:14 PM Erfurt Hbf
2h32
2:46 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 507
Delayed
10:42 AM 12:35 PMErfurt Hbf
2h33
3:08 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1507
On time
1:14 PM Erfurt Hbf
2h29
3:43 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1009
On time
2:14 PM Erfurt Hbf
2h31
4:45 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 509
Delayed
12:42 PM 2:35 PMErfurt Hbf
2h34
5:09 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1509
On time
3:14 PM Erfurt Hbf
2h29
5:43 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1101
On time
4:14 PM Erfurt Hbf
2h29
6:43 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 601
Delayed
2:42 PM 4:35 PMErfurt Hbf
2h33
7:08 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1601
On time
5:14 PM Erfurt Hbf
2h29
7:43 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Monday, September 21
Deutsche BahnICE 905 · ICE 1081
Delayed
3:18 AM Erfurt Hbf
3h17
4:26 AM 4:26 AMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9053:18 AM Erfurt Hbf
3h57
7:15 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 501
On time
6:24 AM Erfurt Hbf
3h07
9:31 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1501
On time
7:14 AM Erfurt Hbf
2h27
9:41 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf

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Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 08:14. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
196 miles (317 km)
Average train duration
2h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$18
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
2h 14m
First train
4:24 AM
Last train
8:14 AM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Erfurt Hbf and Munich Hbf from $18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
2h 14m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt Hbf to Munich 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 Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $18, while the average price is around $87.
The train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf takes 2h 14m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 4:24 AM.
The distance by train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf is 196 miles (317 km).
The last train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 8:14 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf is by train, with a cost of around $18.
The train journey from Erfurt Hbf to München Hbf offers scenic views of the Thuringian Forest and picturesque Bavarian countryside, making it a visually appealing route for travelers.
A day trip from Erfurt Hbf to München Hbf is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 14m. There are 9 trains available per day covering a distance of 196 miles (317 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf.
Since both Erfurt Hbf and Munich Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Munich Hbf include Salzburg, Nuremberg, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Kitzbühel, Memmingen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Erfurt Hbf to Munich Hbf

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

Departure train stations in Erfurt
Arrival train stations in Munich
Erfurt HbfErfurt Hbf, Willy-Brandt-Platz 12, 99084 ErfurtWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Erfurt Hbf from Erfurt city centre

Bus9 · 17m · every ~12 min
Tram6, 5, 1 · 5m · every ~20 min

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.

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