The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 17 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Erfurt Hbf on Sat, May 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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 523 · ICE 9346:41 AM2h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:08 AMErfurt Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
ICE 15557:02 AM2h38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:40 AMErfurt Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
ICE 529 · ICE 6929:41 AM2h46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:27 PMErfurt Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
ICE 1221 · ICE 9328:02 AM3h06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:08 AMErfurt Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
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15533 · ICE 16576:46 PM2h55Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:41 PMErfurt Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
ICE 621 · ICE 93010:41 AM2h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:08 PMErfurt Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
ICE 625 · ICE 83812:41 PM2h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:08 PMErfurt Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
ICE 523 · ICE 9346:41 AM2h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:08 AMErfurt Hbf$401One-way1 transfer
ICE 629 · ICE 95912:41 PM2h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:08 PMErfurt Hbf$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 723 · ICE 8344:41 PM2h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:08 PMErfurt Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Erfurt Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 32m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€48) compared to roughly $47 (€38) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 523 · ICE 934 | On time 6:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 9:08 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · ICE 694 | On time 7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 10:27 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · ICE 932 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 11:08 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24319+ 15513 · ICE 1557 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h54 | 11:40 AM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 692 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 12:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · ICE 930 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 1:08 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24325+ 15517 · ICE 1559 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 1:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1515 · ICE 690 | On time 11:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h52 | 2:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · ICE 690 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 2:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 · ICE 838 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 3:08 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24331+ 15521 · ICE 1651 | On time 12:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 3:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1517 · ICE 598 | On time 1:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h52 | 4:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 · ICE 598 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 4:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 · ICE 9591 | Delayed 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 3:20 PM 3:20 PMErfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24337+ 15525 · ICE 893 | On time 2:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 5:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1519 · ICE 596 | On time 3:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h52 | 6:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 · ICE 596 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 6:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 · ICE 834 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 7:08 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24347+ 15529 · ICE 1655 | On time 4:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 7:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 725 · ICE 594 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 8:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 · ICE 832 | On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 9:08 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24357+ 15533 · ICE 1657 | On time 6:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 9:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 729 · ICE 592 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h46 | 10:27 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24359+ ICE 929 · 4629 · ICE 908 | On time 7:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h37 | 11:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 821 · ICE 1659 | On time 8:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 11:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
24363+ 15537 · ICE 1659 | On time 8:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 11:41 PM Erfurt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $16 (€12) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 1:09 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Erfurt Hbf from $16 (€12). 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Erfurt Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
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