The cheapest trains from Munich to Erfurt
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Erfurt will cost around $ 119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 74.
Timetable Munich to Erfurt
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The fastest trains from Munich to Erfurt
Fastest Journey
2 h 18 m
Average
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
318 km
Of the 19 trains that leave Munich for Erfurt every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 318 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 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.
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Train Information to Erfurt from Munich
 | Distance | 197 miles (318 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 16 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $36 (€29) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Munich to Erfurt cover the 197 miles (318 km) long route taking on average 2 h 16 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $22 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $36 (€29). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
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Travel with Deutsche Bahn between Munich and Erfurt
For as little as $22 (€18) you can travel by train between Munich and Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains take you between Munich and Erfurt in comfort. Find the DB train schedule for your journey from Munich to Erfurt on Omio and book cheap DB tickets online. The distance from Munich to Erfurt is 197 miles (318 km) by DB and prices for a Deutsche Bahn ticket between Munich and Erfurt start at $22 (€18).
Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international train journeys every day. DB is well-known for its wide range of ticket types, savings offers such as the Super Saver fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use at Omio.
Travel on different types of DB trains, including the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Deutsche Bahn has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your Deutsche Bahn tickets between Munich and Erfurt and when traveling by train:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Train from Munich to Erfurt
For the journey from the Bavarian state capital Munich to the Thuringian city Erfurt, travelers can choose from up to 23 offers daily. The first trains leave for the northeast at 4.15 am, the last ones leave Munich at 11 pm for Erfurt. Thanks to the modern high-speed route, the trains can reach their destination in just 2 hours 6 minutes on transfer-free connections. But even the few connections offered with a change only need 12 minutes longer. A day trip to the East German bishop's and university town is well worth it.
Which train companies travel from Munich to Erfurt?
Only Deutsche Bahn (DB) operates on the high-speed line, which only went into operation in 217, and uses its modern Sprinter-type ICEs for this purpose. With speeds of up to 300 km/h, passengers can travel safely and comfortably by train from Munich to Erfurt.
How long does the train journey from Munich to Erfurt take?
The new Berlin-Munich high-speed route has made it possible for train passengers to reduce the journey time between the two state capitals enormously. Erfurt is about halfway along the route and, as a destination, can benefit from the fast connection. After a travel time of at best only 2 hours 6 minutes, the Munich passengers of the DB reach the Thuringian capital, and that without changing. Only a few connections provide for a change in Nuremberg and are only slightly more time-consuming. 2 hours 18 minutes. The train at 23 hours, however, requires three changes and a travel time of 8.25 hours.
How often can you take the train from Munich to Erfurt?
Up to 23 times a day trains start from Munich in the direction of the Spree metropolis Berlin and make a stopover in Erfurt. Most of these connections are free of change. Between 4.15 am and 11 pm there are usually one to two travel options per 1 am
Stations on the route Munich - Erfurt?
Munich Hauptbahnhof. travelers by U-Bahn and S-Bahn reach Munich's central train station, and trams and buses also take them there comfortably. The car can be parked in the parking deck. A rich offer of shops and gastronomy provides for extensive travel provisions as well as reading and souvenirs.
Erfurt Hauptbahnhof. Situated in the old town, Erfurt's remarkable medieval relics such as the fortress wall are not far from the main train station. Via the tram lines 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as well as the city bus you can continue your journey easily. 150 meters northeast of the station there is a bus station as departure point for long-distance buses.
Travel Tips
There are a few train stations in Munich to start your trip from including München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz. In Erfurt you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Erfurt Hbf, Erfurt Nord and Erfurt, Hbf Intercity-Hotel.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from München Hbf and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Erfurt most often arrive at Erfurt Hbf and need to travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from this train station to the city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U4, U5, U7
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
Tram lines: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bus lines: 68, X98
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