- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Berlin will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 12 trains that leave Erfurt for Berlin on Wed, Jun 03, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
ICE 802
ICE 1102
ICE 804
ICE 934
ICE 1604
ICE 1604
ICE 1102
ICE 804
FlixTrain
FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Berlin:
A bus is $0.73 (€0.59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Berlin costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
The journey is about 1h 46m faster (1h 55m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly $7 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€37) vs $53 (€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, 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.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 12:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h50 | 2:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h43 | 1:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:09 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h51 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h43 | 5:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:10 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1h50 | 6:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
ICE 804 | On time 8:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h42 | 10:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1604 | On time 8:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h36 | 10:22 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 934 | On time 9:10 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h44 | 10:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 9:46 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h37 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | On time 10:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1h45 | 12:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Erfurt to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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