The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf 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 Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 33 trains that leave Munich Hbf for Erfurt Hbf on Wed, Jun 03, 25 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 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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 90411:12 PM3h27Munich Hbf2:39 AMErfurt Hbf$451One-way0 transfers
ICE 888 · ICE 6044:03 AM3h20Munich Hbf7:23 AMErfurt Hbf$481One-way1 transfer
ICE 820 · ICE 8045:44 AM2h37Munich Hbf8:21 AMErfurt Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
ICE 526 · ICE 7025:46 PM2h35Munich Hbf8:21 PMErfurt Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
ICE 522 · ICE 7007:45 PM2h53Munich Hbf10:38 PMErfurt Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
ICE 160010:22 AM2h22Munich Hbf12:44 PMErfurt Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
ICE 16028:21 AM2h23Munich Hbf10:44 AMErfurt Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
ICE 150812:21 PM2h23Munich Hbf2:44 PMErfurt Hbf$611One-way0 transfers
ICE 15062:21 PM2h23Munich Hbf4:44 PMErfurt Hbf$561One-way0 transfers
ICE 15044:21 PM2h23Munich Hbf6:44 PMErfurt Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m 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 Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Erfurt Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 1h 27m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $71 (€57) 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
Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1602 | On time 8:21 AM Munich Hbf | 2h23 | 10:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 600 | On time 8:49 AM Munich Hbf | 2h34 | 11:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 | On time 9:19 AM Munich Hbf | 2h25 | 11:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 · ICE 800 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 2h35 | 12:21 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1600 | On time 10:22 AM Munich Hbf | 2h22 | 12:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 | On time 10:48 AM Munich Hbf | 2h35 | 1:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 | On time 11:18 AM Munich Hbf | 2h26 | 1:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1508 | On time 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 2h23 | 2:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 506 | On time 12:48 PM Munich Hbf | 2h35 | 3:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 | On time 1:17 PM Munich Hbf | 2h27 | 3:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 624 · ICE 706 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 2h36 | 4:21 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1506 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 2h23 | 4:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 2:48 PM Munich Hbf | 2h35 | 5:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1004 | On time 3:17 PM Munich Hbf | 2h27 | 5:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1504 | On time 4:21 PM Munich Hbf | 2h23 | 6:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 502 | On time 4:47 PM Munich Hbf | 2h36 | 7:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1002 | On time 5:19 PM Munich Hbf | 2h25 | 7:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 526 · ICE 702 | On time 5:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2h35 | 8:21 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1502 | On time 6:20 PM Munich Hbf | 2h24 | 8:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 500 | On time 6:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2h37 | 9:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1000 | On time 7:18 PM Munich Hbf | 2h26 | 9:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 522 · ICE 700 | On time 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 2h53 | 10:38 PM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1500 | On time 8:21 PM Munich Hbf | 2h23 | 10:44 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 908 | On time 8:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2h34 | 11:23 PM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 698 | On time 9:06 PM Munich Hbf | 8h49 | 5:55 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 904 · 80876 | On time 11:12 PM Munich Hbf | 5h43 | 4:55 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
ICE 888 · ICE 604 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 3h20 | 7:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 · 4900 | On time 4:41 AM Munich Hbf | 3h22 | 8:03 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1104 | On time 5:17 AM Munich Hbf | 2h27 | 7:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 820 · ICE 804 | On time 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 2h37 | 8:21 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1604 | On time 6:19 AM Munich Hbf | 2h25 | 8:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 | On time 6:49 AM Munich Hbf | 2h34 | 9:23 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1102 | On time 7:17 AM Munich Hbf | 2h27 | 9:44 AM Erfurt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 · ICE 802 | On time 7:42 AM Munich Hbf | 2h39 | 10:21 AM Erfurt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Trains from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 2:00 AM |
Last train 9:21 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Munich Hbf and Erfurt Hbf from $22 (€18). 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)
FAQs: Trains from Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich Hbf 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 Munich Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- 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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